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Sunbelt Staffing

School Occupational Therapist | Yorkville, Illinois

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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.

$88,059 / year median in Illinois

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Make a real impact by supporting young learners as an Occupational Therapist in a vital school-based position. Serving the early childhood population, you'll bring your specialized skills to onsite therapy, working three days each week to provide comprehensive assessments and interventions that foster student growth and development.
Key Qualifications:
Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license issued by the IDFPR Prior experience in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy, especially with early childhood populations, is preferred Strong assessment, program planning, and communication abilities Enthusiasm for collaborative work environments within school teams The ability to build rapport with children, families, and educators
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough assessments and direct therapy for early childhood students Design and implement individualized intervention plans Collaborate closely with special education teams, teachers, and families to support student goals Provide clear documentation of assessments, progress, and outcomes according to school and licensing requirements Contribute to meetings, IEPs, and parent conferences as an essential member of the school support team This contract opportunity offers a balanced schedule—three onsite days per week, totaling 22.5 hours—to promote both professional impact and personal flexibility. As part of this assignment, you will receive competitive weekly pay as well as access to health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan. If you're a licensed Occupational Therapist in Illinois with a passion for supporting early childhood development, take the next step in your career. Apply today to help set students on the path to success! Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $55.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date. #p31