School Occupational Therapist | Wayne, Michigan

Soliant Health; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant Health invites an Occupational Therapist to join a contract role in a school-based setting near Wayne, MI. The position offers variety across traditional schools, teletherapy, and home health environments, helping students reach their full potential.

Ideal candidates demonstrate adaptability, strong assessment and documentation skills, and a collaborative approach with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Michigan.
• Experience in school-based OT practice preferred.
• Background in home health, teletherapy, or healthcare OT settings beneficial.
• Strong assessment, intervention, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable with digital platforms and teletherapy sessions.
• Effective communicator with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Organized, adaptable, and committed to evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students (in-person and via teletherapy).
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Conduct screenings, evaluations, and ongoing assessments.
• Develop and implement targeted therapy plans to address motor, adaptive, and sensory needs.
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and adhere to district and federal guidelines.
• Offer support for home-based therapy as needed.

Skills

OT License MI

School-based OT

Teletherapy

Assessment & Documentation

Digital platforms

Communication with families

Organization & adaptability

Job description

Bring your expertise as an Occupational Therapist to an engaging contract opportunity in a school-based environment near Wayne, MI. This flexible role is ideal for a skilled OT ready to make a meaningful difference for students and families, while expanding your experience across a range of settings—from traditional schools to teletherapy and even home health environments.

Ideal candidates excel in adapting strategies to meet diverse student needs and have a passion for helping others achieve their full potential. If you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, this position is an excellent fit.

Requirements & Experience:

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Michigan
• Experience in school-based OT practice preferred
• Background in home health, teletherapy, or healthcare OT settings beneficial
• Strong assessment, intervention, and documentation skills
• Comfortable with digital platforms and teletherapy sessions
• Effective communicator with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Organized, adaptable, and committed to evidence-based interventions

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students (in-person and via teletherapy)
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to develop individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Conduct screenings, evaluations, and ongoing assessments
• Develop and implement targeted therapy plans to address fine/gross motor skills, adaptive skills, and sensory needs
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and adhere to district and federal guidelines
• Offer support for home-based therapy as needed

Why you’ll love this role:

• Expand your expertise across schools, telehealth, and home health OT domains
• Experience the fulfillment of supporting student success in a collaborative, welcoming environment
Benefit from a flexible contract structure and opportunities for professional growth