School Based Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Licensed Occupational Therapist

We're hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time school-based pediatric role supporting students across multiple schools within one district. Your skills will support student mobility, functional independence, and educational participation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Occupational Therapist licensure in good standing in the state of practice is required to start the position.
• Experience working in school-based pediatric settings or with children preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification required.
• Ability to provide services across multiple school sites within a district and coordinate with educators and staff.

Position Details:

• School-based need for a passionate Occupational Therapist in beautiful Columbus, GA.
• Work-life balance that provides built-in breaks to coincide with the school year calendar.
• Competitive compensation starting at $40/hour with amazing benefits that include PTO days 4% match on 401K & productivity incentives + more!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations, identify areas of concern, and collaborate with IEP teams to support student academic success.
• Plan and implement effective treatment programs focused on sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Provide consultation and education for teachers and staff to enhance fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, attention, and executive functioning skills in students.
• Ensure all documentation complies with state regulations and district standards for accuracy and timeliness.

Location Highlights

Columbus, GA offers a variety of cultural and outdoor recreation options within a short drive of school sites. The Chattahoochee River provides opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic riverwalks. Local museums, performing arts venues, and community festivals provide cultural engagement. Parks and trails support running, cycling, and family outings. The city features diverse dining and shopping options and maintains easy access to regional transportation routes.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for occupational therapists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the right role including competitive compensation and benefits, relocation assistance when applicable, and sign-on incentives - all at no cost to you. Discover your match using ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for clinicians.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.