Occupational Therapist School Setting - San Marcos, CA

Soliant Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant Health is seeking a contract Occupational Therapist to support an elementary school-based caseload near San Marcos, CA. The role runs 37.5 hours per week from August 18 through December, with a strong likelihood of extension, and focuses on medically fragile students within a collaborative educational setting.

Applicants must hold a California OT license and have school-based experience, including IEP processes, documentation, and teamwork with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Experience in a school-based OT setting, preferably with elementary-aged students.
• Familiarity with therapy and interventions for medically fragile populations.
• Strong knowledge of IEP processes, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to organize caseload and balance priorities in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ needs and develop individualized therapeutic plans, tailoring support to each child’s unique challenges.
• Deliver direct therapy and consultative services to students, adapting strategies for medically fragile students as required.
• Collaborate regularly with teachers, special education staff, and families to ensure integrated care.
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to progress reports, and maintain thorough, timely documentation of all services provided.
• Provide resources and recommendations for classroom adaptations and assistive technology that support student participation and access.
• Support staff and family education regarding the needs of students receiving OT services.

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

IEP processes

Collaboration

Education

California OT license

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity making a positive impact in the lives of elementary students as a contract Occupational Therapist. This role focuses on delivering specialized support for a school-based caseload, including work with medically fragile students, in a supportive educational environment near San Marcos, CA. The assignment is set for 37.5 hours a week from August 18th through the end of December, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Required Qualifications and Background:

• Active Occupational Therapist license in California
• Demonstrated experience in a school-based OT setting, preferably with elementary-aged students
• Familiarity with providing therapy and interventions to medically fragile populations
• Strong knowledge of IEP processes, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, students, and families
• Ability to organize caseload and balance priorities in a dynamic school environment

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ needs and develop individualized therapeutic plans, tailoring support to each child’s unique challenges
• Deliver direct therapy and consultative services to students, adapting strategies for medically fragile students as required
• Collaborate regularly with teachers, special education staff, and families to ensure integrated care
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to progress reports, and maintain thorough, timely documentation of all services provided
• Provide resources and recommendations for classroom adaptations and assistive technology that support student participation and access
• Support staff and family education regarding the needs of students receiving OT services

This position offers an invaluable chance to make a measurable difference as part of a caring and professional team in the school community.

Compensation for this position ranges from $43.86 to $63.86. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.