School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapy services in a school setting in Akron, Ohio. The OT will evaluate students, develop and deliver therapy, and document services per each student’s care plan.

This is a contract, full-time role with competitive compensation. Minimum requirements include active OT licensure in the state, CPR if applicable, and compliance with relevant professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice.
• One year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performing student evaluations.
• Developing and providing therapy services.
• Documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student.

Education

OT Licensure (State)

CPR Certification

Job description

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $45 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Akron, OH

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice

• One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapist School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 4

Pay Rate: $45 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-19T13:33:37