Occupational Therapist - 26/27 SY

**Occupational Therapist (School-Based) - 4-Month Contract | $65/hr | Seattle Area** **Start Date:** August 31, 2026 **Hours:** 37.5 per week **Openings:** 2 **Contract Length:** 4 months (extension possible) **Setting:** School - Moderate to High Support Needs Students **Position Overview** The **Occupational Therapist (OT)** will provide school-based therapy services to students with moderate to high support needs. This role includes conducting evaluations, developing individualized plans of care, delivering therapy services, and documenting progress in alignment with district and professional standards. This is a leave-replacement assignment for the 26/27 school year, with the potential for extension. **Key Responsibilities** + Perform comprehensive **student evaluations** and assessments + Develop and implement **individualized therapy plans** + Provide **direct OT services** to students with varying support needs + Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families + Document services and progress according to district and regulatory requirements + Participate in IEP meetings as needed + Maintain compliance with all professional and ethical standards **Minimum Requirements** + Current **Occupational Therapist (OT) license** in the state of practice + **1 year of OT experience** preferred (school experience strongly preferred) + Compliance with all professional standards of practice + Current **CPR** , if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required) + Current **Health Certificate** (per contract/state regulation) + Must meet all **federal, state, and local** requirements + Must be **18 years of age or older** **Compensation** + **Local OT Rate:** $65/hr **Benefits** At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **About Amergis** Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Category:** Education **Job Function:** Education | Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapist School **Job Type:** Contract - Full Time **Setting:** Schools **Position Type:** Healthcare **Office Number:** 0680 **Contract Duration:** 16 **Pay Rate:** $2437 / Week **Date Posted:** 2026-05-28T21:31:16