School Occupational Therapist 25-26 SY

Are you looking for a rewarding local role or an exciting travel opportunity in a non-clinical occupational therapy job. Join our team for a school-based contract assignment where you will earn full-time pay and benefits with a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and helps you focus on helping students improve, succeed, and thrive.

What We're Looking For

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Current Illinois OT license in good standing with the State License Board.
• NBCOT Certification.
• Educator's License or eligibility for a school-based credential in Illinois.
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in school settings, including assessment, IEP development, and progress monitoring. (Client requires school-based experience.)
• Experience working with elementary and high school age students and ability to support FMLA-related coverage for those populations.

What You'll Do:

• Provide occupational therapy services in a school-based setting.
• Conduct evaluations, develop IEPs, and deliver goal-aligned therapy to elementary and high school students.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school teams to support student outcomes.
• Maintain compliant documentation per district, state, and federal guidelines.

Benefits Designed for You

We value your commitment to impacting students, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning on your first day as a travel OT or in a local contract.

• Weekly, on-time pay
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available for travel contracts.
• Travel and license reimbursement on travel contracts.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

As an Occupational Therapist with our team, you will experience flexibility, stability, and career support. Receive full-time pay and benefits in travel OT jobs and explore different locations while maintaining job security. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, local, and travel contract options.

• Nationwide Opportunities: Local and travel positions across the U.S.
• Supportive Culture: Dedicated support staff, clinical guidance, and a collaborative community.
• Career Advocacy: We advocate for competitive pay packages and negotiate flexible working terms when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois OT license in good standing.
• NBCOT Certification.
• Educator's License or eligibility for school credential in Illinois.
• School-based OT experience, including conducting assessments and developing IEPs. (Client requires school-based experience.)
• Experience working with elementary and high school age students and providing coverage for FMLA-related needs. (Client requires FMLA coverage for high school and elementary age.)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: School.
• First Day of Work: 9/8/26 (Tentative).
• Last Day of Work: 1/8/27 (Tentative).

Location Highlights

Maple Park, IL offers a suburban setting with convenient regional access and outdoor recreation. Maple Park is approximately 50 miles west of downtown Chicago and within a 30-40 minute drive to Geneva and Batavia, providing dining and shopping options. The area is near outdoor attractions such as Fox River access points and is within roughly an hour's drive of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park for hiking and waterfalls, fitting an active, suburban lifestyle. Commuter access includes proximity to I-88 and regional rail service within nearby towns, offering reasonable transit options for weekday travel. The community features local festivals and small-town parks, appealing to clinicians seeking a quieter, family-friendly environment with easy routes to urban amenities.

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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.