Occupational Therapist

RCM Healthcare Services • Per Hour • Surprise/Arizona/United States, AZ, United States • 1d ago

Occupational Therapist (OT)
Hourly Rate: $53-57.00 per hour
Location: Surprise, Az

Position Summary

RCM Healthcare is hiring a full-time, onsite Occupational Therapist to support elementary and high school students at a public school for the upcoming school year. This role focuses on helping students achieve their developmental and educational goals through collaboration with educators, families, and the school community. It offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities Schedule / Shift

Contract length: School Year
Hours per week: 40
Shift details: School Day Schedule

Key Duties

Provides educationally and developmentally-based occupational therapy to support students' individual goals and access to the school environment
Develop clear and effective therapeutic goals focused on improving student ability to perform daily tasks and achieve greater independence
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of treatment
Provide timely and clear feedback to students based on targeted goals
Push-in to facilitate generalization of skills in academic settings
Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding student sessions, goals and outcomes
Observe impact of treatment at various stages and adjust care plans to achieve targeted goal
Communicate with student families via email, conferences, and progress reports
Collaborates with the school team to determine student needs, supports, accommodations and modifications appropriate to students who receive physical therapy
Advise student and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Work collaboratively with faculty and therapy team to ensure support student development
Therapists participate as a part of the staff in responsibilities including chaperoning events, lunch duty, and advisory in Upper School; their participation in the community builds essential relationships
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential Qualities

Maintains and illustrates high standards of honesty, integrity, and appropriate confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians
Appreciation for the school’s mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a school-based setting
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

Valid AZ State OT License

Benefits

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.

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