School Occupational Therapist - Irvine, California

ProCare Therapy; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support students in a vibrant educational setting near Irvine, CA. This 12-week contract begins August 9th and offers you the chance to contribute to students' growth while advancing your career.

You will deliver OT services, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with teachers and families. Prior school-based experience and IEP participation are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires valid California OT license.
• Experience in educational or pediatric settings preferred.
• Familiar with school-based OT services, documentation, and IEP participation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt therapy to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to students with varying needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families toward student goals.
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain thorough documentation.
• Support sensory, fine motor, and functional skills development.
• Adapt strategies to classroom environments.

Skills

OT license California

Pediatric setting

IEP participation

Communication skills

Collaboration with educators/parents

Documentation skills

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students growth and independence as a full-time Occupational Therapist in a vibrant educational setting. This 12-week contract position covers a leave of absence beginning August 9th, offering you the chance to make a direct impact near Irvine, CA. Your expertise will help empower students to succeed both in and out of the classroomenriching their lives while advancing your career.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license (OT) for practice in California
• Previous experience in educational or pediatric settings preferred
• Familiarity with providing OT services in schools, including documentation and IEP participation
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt therapy interventions to meet diverse student needs
• Team-oriented mindset, comfortable working alongside educators and parents

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services to students identified with a range of needs
• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to support student goals
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain thorough documentation
• Support sensory, fine motor, and functional skills development
• Adapt therapeutic strategies to accommodate classroom environments

This full-time contract engagement is ideal for an OT seeking to contribute their skills in a dynamic school environment, experience meaningful connection with students, and enjoy the unique benefits of working during the academic year.

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.86 to $68.86. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.