Case Management, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Documentation, Healthcare, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Special Education, Team Player, Treatment Plan
Position Title: Occupational Therapist – School
Location: Cicero, IL 60804
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Setting: School-Based
Discipline: Therapy / Rehabilitation
Duration: 42 Weeks
Start Date: 08/11/2026
Shift: Day Shift (8:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Summary:
Provide in-person occupational therapy services in a school district, supporting students in developing fine motor, sensory, and functional skills required for academic performance and daily school activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy services to school-based students
- Evaluate students for fine motor, sensory, and functional needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and parents
- Participate in IEP meetings and progress reviews
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance reports
- Support handwriting, motor coordination, and daily living skills development
- Recommend adaptive equipment and classroom modifications
- Ensure compliance with school district and state requirements
Requirements:
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license required (in hand prior to start)
- Prior school-based OT experience required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Strong knowledge of IEP and special education processes
- Ability to work in-person (no remote option)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Comfortable working with pediatric populations
- Ability to manage caseload independently
Contact Information:
hdavda@navitashealth.com
516-862-1169
About Company:
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.