School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $57 per hour

Supplemental Health Care; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

401(k) Retirement Savings

Support from SHC Education team

CEU courses access

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local 13‑week contract in Arlington Heights, IL. The role offers a 37.5‑hour workweek, a daytime shift, and an hourly rate of $52.65–$56.70 with a $3,000 assignment bonus.

You will deliver OT services per each student’s IEP, develop and monitor therapy plans, and coordinate with teachers and families to support student success.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with an Illinois license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Passion for working with kids and a creative, flexible approach.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services based on each student’s IEP.
• Develop, implement, and track therapy plans that actually work.
• Evaluate students, collect data, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to help students thrive.
• Work across multiple grade levels; some travel between schools may be required.
• Potentially supervise OT assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

IEP understanding

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IL)

Job description

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Description:

Hourly Rate $52.65 - $56.70 per hour | $3,000 Assignment Bonus*

Help kids shine as a School-Based OT! Are you ready to make a real difference in students’ lives and still have your evenings, weekends, and holidays to yourself? Supplemental Health Care is partnering with a fantastic school district to hire an Occupational Therapist who’s excited to help kids succeed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with a ?Illinois license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Passion for working with kids and a creative, flexible approach
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver OT services based on each student’s IEP
• Develop, implement, and track therapy plans that actually work
• Evaluate students, collect data, and monitor progress
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to help students thrive
• Work across multiple grade levels (some travel between schools may be required)
• Potentially supervise OT assistants

Pay and Bonus:

• $52.65 - $56.70 per hour
• $3,000 assignment bonus available *conditions apply; ask recruiter for details

Why Join SHC Education?

SHC Education is a team that supports you so you can do your best work. We’ve earned the “Best of Staffing” award multiple times and offer opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and professional development.

SHC Education extends Supplemental Health Care’s reputation for care and quality to our education partners. With focus and expertise dedicated to education and school-based nursing services, our team was built to support the unique needs of school districts, educational settings, and the professionals who serve students each day.

What We Offer:

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Please speak with a recruiter for details. Compensation depends on various factors including qualifications and experience.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world-class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Discount program
• Health savings account