Occupational Therapist School Setting in Bloomington, IL

Soliant Health; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality school-based OT services across two Illinois communities. The role requires occasional travel between Peoria and Bloomington, with one day per week in Peoria in an ED setting and three or more days in Bloomington serving ED, Aut, Life Skills, and other needs.

You will assess students, develop and implement targeted treatment plans, and work with educators and families to support educational goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Illinois (IL).
• Experience in school-based settings preferred.
• Knowledge of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Ability to adapt approach for ED and mixed-exceptionality classrooms.
• Strong communication and collaboration with educators, families, and staff.
• Efficient organization to manage documentation across locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine students’ needs.
• Develop and implement targeted treatment plans to support educational goals.
• Deliver direct therapy to students individually and in groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for IEP meetings and progress reviews.
• Communicate skill development strategies to teachers and caregivers.
• Maintain all required student records and documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide consultative support and professional recommendations to school teams.

Skills

OT license

School-based experience

IEP knowledge

Communication with families

Documentation

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of students by delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across two vibrant school communities. This contract position offers a dynamic schedule: spend one day per week in Peoria working exclusively with students in an Emotional Disabilities (ED) setting, and three or more days each week in Bloomington, where you'll support a diverse caseload including ED, Autism (Aut), Life Skills, and other specialized needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Illinois
• Previous experience working in school-based settings preferred
• Strong understanding of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Ability to adapt approach to serve students in both ED and mixed-exceptionality classrooms
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, families, and staff
• Efficient organizational skills to manage documentation and scheduling across locations

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine students’ needs
• Develop and implement targeted treatment plans to support educational goals
• Deliver direct therapy to students individually and in group settings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for IEP meetings and progress reviews
• Communicate skill development strategies to teachers and caregivers
• Maintain all required student records and documentation in a timely, accurate manner
• Provide consultative support and professional recommendations to school teams

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a strong, supportive school team across diverse learning environments
• Engage in impactful therapy that helps students develop skills for school and daily life
• Flexible, part-time schedule ideal for work-life balance
• Professional growth in unique classroom settings

Compensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.