School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Amergis; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Occupational Therapist for a contract - full time position in Cerritos, CA. The OT will conduct student evaluations, develop and deliver therapy services, and document care per each student's plan of care. Hours are 40 per week with a pay rate of $70 per hour.

Requirements include current OT license in CA, CPR if applicable, and compliance with relevant standards. Prior OT experience preferred and the role involves working within school settings.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice.
• 1 year of OT experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform student evaluations.
• Develop and provide therapy services.
• Document services per plan of care for each student.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (CA)

Job description

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: 70 Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Cerritos, CA

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: 0671

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $70 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-08-06T13:50:23