School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour

Cross Country Education; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health coverage

32.5 hours per week schedule

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT to provide occupational therapy services to pediatric students, addressing functional, developmental, sensory, and fine-motor needs within the school environment.

You will evaluate needs, implement individualized interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and other professionals to promote student participation and independence, ensuring alignment with treatment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Utah OT License
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children, preferably in a school-based setting

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to pediatric students addressing developmental and sensory needs to support participation in school.
• Evaluate student needs and implement individualized therapy interventions based on goals and treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and document services and outcomes, adjusting interventions to support educational goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school-based professionals to promote student participation and success in the classroom.

Skills

Child therapy experience

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by helping them achieve each new milestone! Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT, to provide compassionate, individualized support that promotes student development, independence, and success.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to pediatric students, addressing functional, developmental, sensory, and fine-motor needs that support participation in the school environment.
• Evaluate student needs and implement individualized therapy interventions and activities based on established goals and treatment plans.
• Monitor student progress, document services and outcomes, and adjust interventions as appropriate to support functional and educational goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school-based professionals to promote student participation, independence, and success in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Utah Occupational Therapist (OT) License
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children required, preferably in a school-based setting

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $43.00 - $55.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school schedule of 32.5 hours per week, along with paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7j3mt2. Posted job title: School Occupational Therapist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.