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Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School)
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$96,001 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description & Requirements Occupational Therapist
- School
- (OT•School)
StartDate:
10/12/2026
Available Shifts:
8
D Pay Rate:
$2268.00
- $2337.
00 AMN Healthcare is seeking a School Occupational Therapist for a district in Maricopa, AZ for the 2026-2027 school year. You will serve multiple campuses, conducting occupational therapy evaluations for K-12 students with a range of physical, sensory, and developmental needs. Your responsibilities include assessing fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and functional abilities within the school setting. You will interpret evaluation results, prepare detailed reports with recommendations, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and district staff. A valid Arizona OT license is required, and experience with school-based assessments is preferred. Living in Maricopa means you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while being close to the amenities of the Phoenix metro area. Maricopa offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation. If you want to live a little closer to Phoenix, Chandler and Ahwatukee are also excellent southern Phoenix suburbs within a 30-minute commute, offering vibrant neighborhoods, shopping, and dining. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance. Apply now to join this Travel School Occupational Therapist assignment in Maricopa, AZ.
Required Qualifications Occupational Therapist, School Experience:
New Grad Accepted References:
1 Reference in entire work history Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in AZ Educational License through AZ Department of ED Preferred Qualifications Initial certification through NBCOT Clear, articulate communication skills Ability to explain results to a varied audience Candidates with previous school experience a plus! Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. occupational therapist, occupational therapy, OT, therapist, patient care, healthcare, health care, school occupational therapist, education occupational therapist, school