School-Based Occupational Therapist – OT

Location : Palatine, IL
Salary : $50.00 - $57.00/hour

Here's a new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work 40 hours per week in Palatine, IL at a therapeutic day school starting in January!

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with experience in pediatrics/school-based settings to join our team in Palatine for the remainder of the school year. Summer school is also available.
*The position is 40 hours per week
*The majority of the population are students with a dx of autism, level 1 and 2. All are highly verbal, but have some regulation needs and some struggle with externalizing behaviors.
*You'll be the only OT on campus, but you'll have support from speech therapists, art therapists, music therapists, vocational counselors, restorative interventions and teaching and support staff
*We have 70 students today and 75% of those have OT minutes
*Our ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative to support students' sensory needs across the building and through OT groups
*Familiarity with IEPs is highly preferred

There's also an opportunity to work extended school year, if desired, as well as contract renewal for next school year. With a renewal, you'll be eligible to maintain your health benefits with no Cobra payment. We also offer a year round pay plan for August starts.

Qualifications: You will need to hold a Master's Degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy and a current state license (or be eligible for same). At least one year of experience working with kids.

PediaStaff delivers flexible staffing solutions in pediatric and educational based settings. We offer excellent hourly rates and Per Diem based on IRS eligibility. In addition:

* Full-time employees receive nationally recognized medical insurance and 401K with employer contributions
* We offer allowances for continuing education, licensure, malpractice, and relocation
* You'll be paid weekly
* Our select team of Clinical Resource Specialists is available to help ensure your success. You are not alone when you are on assignment with PediaStaff

PediaStaff provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PediaStaff complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company does business.

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Job ID : JO-2501-32181

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