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Amergis

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $1,200/wk
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Onsite)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/30/2026

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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.

$91,315 / year median in New York

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for performing student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student.
  • Minimum Requirements:
  • + Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice + One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age •Benefits•At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs •Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
  • About Amergis
  • Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Job Category:
  • Education
  • Job Function:
  • Education | Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapist School
  • Job Type:
  • Contract - Part Time
  • Setting:
  • Schools
  • Position Type:
  • Healthcare
  • Office Number:
  • 0672
  • Contract Duration:
  • 52 •
Pay Rate:
  • $1200 / Week
  • Date Posted:
  • 2026-08-12T13:10:17