School Occupational Therapist - $48-49 per hour

Cross Country Education; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits

35-hour workweek with paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist to support students in Waldorf, Maryland. This 41-week position is full-time (40 hours per week) with an 8-hour shift, embedded in the school system to provide therapy, participate in IEP/IFSP processes, and collaborate with teachers and families to enhance student independence and participation.

Qualified candidates will hold a MOT or equivalent, a Maryland OT license, and experience in school-based OT, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent.
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License.
• Experience with school-based occupational therapy, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to identify needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, including determining appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation, independence, and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, student data, and Medicaid billing while maintaining required records and meeting applicable service timelines.

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 Waldorf, Maryland. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 41 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students build the skills they need to learn, participate, and thrive! Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Waldorf, MD, to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students’ independence, participation, and success.

Position Overview

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to identify needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, including determining appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation, independence, and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, student data, and Medicaid billing while maintaining required records and meeting applicable service timelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent.
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License.
• Experience with school-based occupational therapy, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation preferred.

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $48.20 - $49.20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• 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, full-time 35-hour workweek, including paid sick leave.

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.

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Posted job title: School-Based 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.