Occupational Therapist (OT)

School Based Occupational Therapist (OT) (Summer) - $69,000

Location: Leavenworth, KS

Setting: Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Schedule: School Hours - Flexible

Required Experience: One year practicing therapist in school and/or healthcare setting

Compensation: $65,000 - $69,000 Annual Salary, W-2 Employee

Employment Type: Full Time

Duration: 6/1/2026-8/30/2026

Position Summary

The Columbus Organization is seeking a dedicated School Based Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in the Leavenworth, KS area. This is an exciting school-based opportunity to work with students across a range of grade levels, providing evaluations, treatments, and support in accordance with physician orders and within all state, federal, and professional practice guidelines.

The therapist will also play an integral role in interdisciplinary collaboration, IEP development, and parent communication to help students achieve their functional and educational goals.

This position will support coverage during the summer months, June through August, with the potential to return for the 2026-2027 academic year

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations as ordered under the direction of a physician.


• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to meet patient's and family's goals.


• Restore and or maintain a patient's highest level of function and quality of life through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures including physical agents, therapeutic exercise and ADL functional training.


• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services.


• Consult with physicians concerning goals and treatments and monitors for any contradictions to treatment.


• Complete comprehensive documentation of all services as required by the contract facilities policies and procedures.


• Document and complete all billing requirements for such services as required by each payor source and/or the contract facility's policy and procedures.


• Participate with appropriate discharge planning including family meetings, home evaluation and/or family/patient education and training per facility's policy.


• Provide direction and supervision of occupational therapy assistants and rehab aides in the provision of occupational therapy services under the rules and regulations of the appropriate State Practice Acts and any other State or Federal guidelines, in addition to Quantum's policies and procedures.


• Assist in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions which may cause safety hazards.


Required Qualifications

Graduation from an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy program


Current active license in the state(s) of practice


Current NBCOT certification


We Offer

Columbus provides a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package , including:

• Cigna Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance

• Vision Coverage

• Life Insurance (with Buy-Up Option)

• Professional Liability Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Plans

About Us

At The Columbus Organization, we believe that "Everyone Deserves a Meaningful Life." We take pride in supporting healthcare professionals who make a difference every day in behavioral health, developmental, and allied health settings across the country.