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School-Based Occupational Therapist

$60 - $65 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Hourly Rate : $60.00– $65.00 per hour

Location:
Naperville, Illinois
Onsite

Position Summary
Occupational Therapists are needed for the 2026–2027 school year in the Far West, Far Northwest suburban, and Fox Valley areas of Illinois. Opportunities include both short-term and long-term assignments, including full-time school year and FMLA coverage positions. The Occupational Therapist will support elementary and middle school students across general education, resource, and self-contained settings. This role focuses on providing direct and consultative occupational therapy services in a collaborative, student-centered educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule / Shift

  • Shift details: Monday–Friday following school schedule
  • Hours per week: Full-time hours based on school schedule
  • Contract length: 2026–2027 school year

• Key Duties:

  • Provide occupational therapy screenings, assessments, treatment, and progress reporting for students
  • Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services in accordance with student needs and IEP goals
  • Participate in and present at IEP meetings and student conferences with educational staff
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to support student success
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Education

  • Required: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Licenses & Certifications

  • Required: Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license through IDFPR
  • Preferred: Prior school-based or pediatric experience

Skills :

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered educational environment
  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy practices within school settings
  • Ability to manage varying caseloads across multiple educational programs

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
  • Long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) available
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Child Care Spending Accounts offered
  • Paid time off accrued
  • Virtual healthcare assistance available
  • Some benefits available for part-time employees
  • Up to $300 continuing education/materials reimbursement for full-time employees
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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