School Occupational Therapist - $61-66 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem/Temporary roles

Medical dental vision

Life/AD&D

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Monroe, Michigan.

The role requires school-based OT services, collaboration with IEP teams, and direct student treatment in a Monroe/Carleton, MI area setting. Onsite work in a school environment is required.

This onsite position offers 40 hours per week for 13 weeks with an ASAP start and hourly compensation of $55–$60.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
• Licensed OT in Michigan (Registered Occupational Therapist – State of MI).
• MI Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess student functional abilities and plan therapy.
• Develop and implement school-based OT treatment plans.
• Collaborate with IEP teams and parents.
• Demonstrate and adapt equipment for student needs.
• Maintain student records and progress notes.
• Support classroom staff with OT-related strategies.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

Job description

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Monroe, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hourly Rate: $55-60/hour

Location: Monroe & Carleton, MI; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary:

The job of Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose(s) of assessing students’ functional physical development level, planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives, identifying architectural barriers and providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement in various school locations as needed.. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Key Duties:

• Utilize creative and manual arts, recreational, educational, and social activities, and develop personal care, motor, self-help, and pre-vocational skills; and employ sensory processing and regulation as it affects school performance and/or functioning.
• Work with students aged birth to 26 regarding motor and/or sensory issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding developmental milestones of young children, develop home-based programs, and communicate these programs to parents.
• Assess levels of functioning in the above areas and develop written plans and/or recommendations for remediation of deficiencies.
• Continually evaluate occupational programs and adjust programs accordingly.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings as necessary.
• Make or be able to adapt equipment to individual needs of students.
• Work with classroom personnel and other supportive service staff to provide individual multidisciplinary programs.
• Instruct and/or provide in-service training for staff and parents relative to occupational therapy program.
• Maintain accurate records on all students.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with parents and periodically inform them of the progress the child is making

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of an IEP team to screen, diagnose, and to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services for the child;
• Complete all required components of the occupational therapy case study evaluation;
• Enhance student mobility and participation in educational activities by increasing strength, accuracy, and speed;
• Improve manipulative skills for self-care and paper/pencil tasks through reach, grasp, and dexterity;
• Enhance comfort, participation, and attending by maintaining functional postures;
• Increase functional use of hands and visual regard by providing stable positions;
• Ensure independence in feeding and oral motor skills for safety and nourishment;
• Facilitate safety in the school environment by decreasing the possibility of injury to student’s self or others as he/she moves or performs skills/tasks;
• Improve success for fine motor school tasks by increasing coordination of eye-hand movements;
• Increase functional use of extremities through adapted equipment;
• Enhance ability to learn through sensorimotor activities that address motor planning, attending, and behavior issues;
• Facilitate student’s independence through access to assistive technology;
• Perform consultative and/or resource services to parents, classroom teachers, and other professional personnel; and

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Testing Required:

• Registered Occupational Therapist –State of MI
• MI Driver’s License

Benefits

• Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us:

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.