School Occupational Therapist - $65-70 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Resumo da oferta

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist in San Jose, California. The OT will provide school-based services to improve students’ access to instruction and participation, including evaluations, goal development, and direct/consultative therapies aligned with IEPs.

This position is 40 hours per week, 8 hours per shift, for 13 weeks, onsite at a school site. The ideal candidate holds a California OT license and a degree in Occupational Therapy, with K-12

Qualificações

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Three or more years of OT experience, preferably in K-12 settings.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct school-based OT evaluations and develop service recommendations.
• Provide direct and consultative OT services to support IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain documentation and ensure IDEA compliance.
• Support student participation and independence in the classroom.

Conhecimentos

OT clinical skills

IEP collaboration

Assessments

Communication & teamwork

Formação académica

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

Descrição da oferta de emprego

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in San Jose, California.

Job Description & Requirements

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in San Jose, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – full or part time

Compensation

Hourly Rate

$65.00 – $70.00 per hour

Location

San Jose, CA

Remote / Onsite

Onsite

Position Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide school-based occupational therapy services that improve students’ access to instruction, increase independence, and support meaningful participation in the educational environment. You will conduct evaluations, develop individualized service recommendations, and provide direct and consultative therapy services aligned with student needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress and educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Shift details: School-year schedule
• Hours per week: 40 hrs
• Contract length (if applicable): full school year

Key Duties

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations, screenings, and assessments to identify student needs and determine appropriate school-based services.
• Develop individualized occupational therapy goals, intervention plans, and service recommendations aligned with student needs and IEP requirements.
• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services addressing fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual-motor, and functional performance skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraeducators, families, school leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to support student participation, independence, and access to instruction.
• Maintain accurate documentation, monitor student progress, and ensure services comply with IDEA, state, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Preferred (if applicable): Three or more years of occupational therapy experience, including experience in K–12 school settings.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Current California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) license.
• Additional certifications (if applicable): Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of school-based occupational therapy assessment tools, intervention strategies, and special education service delivery.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and develop evidence-based therapy recommendations that support student achievement and independence.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, communication, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet compliance timelines, and build collaborative partnerships across school teams.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)

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. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

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.

Job ID

RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #335734. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT) full or part time, school based

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.