Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $70-75 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Mt Laurel, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Occupational Therapist
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $70.00 – $75.00 per hour
This role offers a fixed compensation rate based on experience.
Location: Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Onsite
Position Summary
RCM Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services. In this role, you will support students by evaluating, developing, and implementing occupational therapy interventions that promote fine motor development, sensory integration, self-care skills, and academic readiness. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate closely with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure students receive the support needed to achieve their educational goals. This is a full-time contract opportunity working 5 days per week for the school year
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: School-based, 5 days per week
• Hours per week: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Contract length (if applicable): full school year

Key Duties

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations for referred students and provide recommendations for services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and IEP goals for students receiving occupational therapy services.
• Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions focused on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, social-emotional readiness, and academic participation.
• Collaborate with Child Study Team members, educators, administrators, and families to support student success and compliance with special education requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, confidential records, and compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

Requirements
Education

• Required: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Preferred: School-based pediatric experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active New Jersey Occupational Therapist License
• Required: New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Certification
• Required: Successful criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal work authorization

Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of IDEA, special education regulations, and occupational therapy best practices
• Ability to assess, develop, and implement effective therapeutic interventions for school-aged students
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse school community and multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
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 a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #326676. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT) , full time, in person

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.