School Occupational Therapist 36-week Contract *Up to 60/hr

ConnectedHealth; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit pay

Next-day pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

401(k) match

License reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Guaranteed hours

Cancellation protection

Nationwide opportunities

Job summary

ConnectedHealth is seeking a School Occupational Therapist for a 36-week contract in or near Amherst, New Hampshire. The role offers competitive pay up to $60 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a school setting.

The OT will deliver services to students with diverse needs, assess abilities, develop therapy plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support student success. License, experience, and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognized by licensing boards.
• Current Occupational Therapist license and state certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an OT, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong caseload management skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students within the school setting.
• Assess students' functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support student success.
• Adapt therapy techniques to meet academic and developmental goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulations and standards.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability to school environments

EMR familiarity

Background checks compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

School Occupational Therapist position for a 36-week contract in or near Amherst, New Hampshire. The role offers competitive pay up to $60 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to students with diverse needs within the school setting.

• Assess students' functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff to support student success.

• Adapt therapy techniques to meet academic and developmental goals.

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent recognized by licensing boards.

• Current Occupational Therapist license and relevant state certifications.

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a school setting.

• Strong caseload management skills.

• Effective communication skills, adaptability to school environments, ability to work independently, and pass all background checks.

• Familiarity with EMR systems.

• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks related to therapy sessions.

Preferred Skills:

• Flexible scheduling preferred.

Benefits:

• Weekly direct deposit with next-day pay features coming soon, rates 13% above market average.

• Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave.

• Health benefits maintained through winter/summer break: coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons.

• 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license & CEU reimbursements.

• Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!), travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours & cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas.

• Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs, user-friendly portal for seamless onboarding (avg 14 days), shifts customized to your needs, rapid interviews (38 hours typically).