Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) at James Madison University is accepting applications for part-time OT positions in our pediatric outpatient therapy clinic. OTCES employs part-time Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistants to provide weekly treatment sessions to pediatric clients. As a part-time clinician, your case load will be determined by your availability and client's schedules. Your schedule may flex from 2 to 29 hours per week, depending on your availability and client availability. These positions are part-time wage positions, with no benefits, and cannot exceed 1,500 hours over the course of a calendar year.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct weekly occupational therapy services, evaluations and consultations.
• Assist in supervising fieldwork students.
• Assist in completing all required documentation associated with placements (evaluations, progress reports, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed as an occupational therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT-A) in Virginia.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to respectfully collaborate with students and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task and self-motivate.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working with the pediatric population.
• Experience working in an outpatient pediatric setting.
• Experience developing and implementing specialized groups for children.
• Experience with or interest in working with graduate students.

Review of candidates will begin 1/08/2026. Applicants must complete the online application and provide: (1) resume; (2) cover letter describing your experiences in OT practice; (3) names and contact information of three professional references.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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