2026-2027 Occupational Therapist- Full Time/Part Time $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Open Position Announcement

Occupational Therapist for 2026-2027 School Year

Full Time Part Time $5000 Sign on Bonus

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Current ODE Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• A Masters or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or institution
• A valid license in Occupational Therapy from the Ohio Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board
• Must have a valid drivers license and provide own transportation

JOB SUMMARY

To identify, evaluate, and provide specialized occupational therapy interventions to students who evidence physical, emotional, sensory, and/or perceptual deficits when these deficits affect school performance and achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions to support students in the school environment through an inter-disciplinary process.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized educational goals and strategies based on data and maintain student documentation.
• Utilize good body mechanics, physical strength, and mobility to include lifting and moving children demonstrating requested activities (i.e. jumping, running, hopping, crawling, lifting, and managing materials, etc.), completing wheelchair transfers to a variety of surfaces, moving up and down from the floor, as well as using moving and managing adaptive equipment and materials.
• Provide therapy to improve, develop, or restore sensory motor functions impaired or lost through illness, injury, and/or deprivation as related to the educational program, and to prevent through early intervention initial or further impairment or loss of function.
• Direct and supervise the activities of the certified occupational therapy assistant as appropriate.
• Appropriately implement rules and regulations in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient schedule that includes all components of workload responsibilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with educational team members, including teachers, administrators, parents, outside agencies to meet students individualized needs.
• Maintain policies and procedures of Hamilton County Educational Service Center.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in best practice techniques, maintain licensure, and improve job performance.
• Utilize own transportation to carry out school assignments, transport, and manage instructional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT

The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, collectively Protected Classes, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.