School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $55 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Join our team for the 2026–2027 school year! ESS Clinical is seeking passionate School Based 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 up to $60/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 #4335. 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.

Benefits

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