School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

The School Occupational Therapist (OT) position in Costa Mesa, CA, is a contract - full time role offering $65 per hour and a 35-hour work week. You will evaluate students, develop and deliver therapy services, and document progress according to each plan of care.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing supports licensed OT clinicians with competitive pay, weekly pay, and access to benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• One year of professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant 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

• Perform student evaluations.
• Develop and provide therapy services.
• Document services in accordance with the plan of care for each student.

Job description

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $65 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Costa Mesa, 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: 0059

Contract Duration: 32

Pay Rate: $65 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-13T18:41:03