School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $45 per hour

ESS Clinical is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Are you an exceptional Occupational Therapist with a passion for making a difference? ESS Clinical is seeking a dedicated full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in Broward, Florida !

Join our team for the 2026–2027 school year! ESS Clinical is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists who are dedicated to helping students thrive. Apply today to be part of a collaborative and supportive team!

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated OT to join our team of professionals in our school-based settings. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing therapy techniques to ensure students can access educational resources.

Pay starting up to $52/hr!

No non-competes in our contracts

Job Duties:

• Provide occupational therapy services, as identified through the IEP/504 plan, to students enrolled in the educational programs.
• Identify the student’s needs and proposed treatment strategies; writes individual student goals and objectives as part of the IEP
• Maintain progress records. complete quarterly progress reports.
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Develop treatment plans based on the educational goals for eligible students to improve the student’s functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings, in collaboration with the IEP team.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate coursework in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• OT Certification (Required)
• DOH License (Required)

ESS Clinical is run by therapists for therapists! Our team will provide you with the professional freedom to grow your practice while making a difference.

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ESS Clinical Job ID #4264. Posted job title: School Based Occupational Therapist

About ESS Clinical

Driven by a passion for helping students, ESS Clinical connects certified clinical and special education professionals with K-12 school systems nationwide. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapist, school psychologist, behavioral specialist, or school nurse, we match you with a school-based role that fits your skills and career aspirations. At ESS Clinical, the work you do has the power to change a student’s life. If you are looking for a career with purpose, this is where you belong.

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Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance