School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OT) for placement in Escondido, California. The role focuses on evaluating students, creating therapy plans, and delivering therapeutic services in school settings.

The position is a contract, full-time opportunity with a pay rate of $70 per hour and a 40-hour workweek, requiring valid OT licensure and adherence to 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.
• CPR certification if applicable.
• TB questionnaire 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 and develop therapy plans for students.
• Provide therapy services and document progress as per plan of care.

Skills

OT licensure

Professional standards

CPR certification

TB/PPD screening

Age 18+

Job description

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Setting

Schools

Job Type

Contract - Full Time

Pay

$70 / Hour

Hours

40.00

Location

Escondido, 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

28

Pay Rate

$70 / Hour

Date Posted

2026-09-17T15:25:50