We have partnered with a school district seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team for the 2026-2027 school year . All applicants must be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of Illinois. This is a Part time opportunity is available in the Wheeling, IL area . Occupational Therapist candidates with school-based experience preferred, but pediatric experience is a must. Elevation Healthcare is a smaller, privately owned company that is keenly focused on developing long-term relationships with all of our employees as well as the school districts we work with. If you have wondered what contracting in the schools may entail, we would be happy to walk you through the details and answer all of your questions. We are also happy to provide you with contact information to all of our current and past employees so you can get a true idea of what it's like to work with Elevation Healthcare! Compensation for this position is lucrative, negotiable and pays significantly more than a traditional position working directly with the school district. Most importantly, these positions are stable contract opportunities as Elevation Healthcare retains over 90% of our contracts on a year-to-year basis. Although we can help with short-term opportunities, we are keenly focused on developing long-term relationships with all of our employees as well as the school districts we work with. We encourage all applicants to compare our rates with any and all of our competitors! Full time employees are provided with highly competitive industry compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, matching 401(k), CEU and licensure reimbursement. Please let me know if you or a colleague are interested. If this is not the perfect job opportunity for you, we offer a $500 referral bonus if we hire your referral to a contract!

Job Responsibilities:

Engage students with comprehensive use of principles of learning Conduct Student Evaluations Cooperate as a team member with administrators, teachers, parents, and other specialists while designing and implementing IEPs Administer diagnostic assessments and evaluations and provide appropriate interventions

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy Illinois Occupational Therapist License/Certification Previous pediatric or school-based experience is preferred Jack Aldi Elevation Healthcare (815) 494-2596 Jack@elevationhealthcare.com

Pay:

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance License reimbursement Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person