Supplemental Health Care is seeking a School Services Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 15 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care is hiring Occupational Therapists to work at a partnering school district in Rockford, Illinois. We bring more than 30 years of experience and a reputation for excellence to every healthcare professional we support.School-Based Occupational Therapist Contract Details:

• $49-$52.50 an hour
• $3,000 assignment bonus available *conditions apply; ask recruiter for details
• 2024-2025 School Year
• Schedule: 2 days/week and approximately 14 hours/week
• Dates: 2/4/2025 – 6/6/2025
• Location: Rockford, IL
• Caseload Age Group: Elementary
• Develop and implement educational and therapy programs based on evaluation results
• Evaluates students to identify needs and determine eligibility for therapy services
• Collect therapy data, maintain accurate student records, and monitor progress toward student goals
• Work collaboratively and communicate with school interdisciplinary team and student guardians
• Schedule follows the school district calendar
• Will provide occupational therapy services according to student IEP
• Assigned schools may include various grade levels
• May be asked to travel between school locations
  We understand that students come first in schools, so we offer a wide range of benefits, programs, and support services to help you find the right employer fit and stay focused on caring for your students.
  If you’d like more detail on this Occupational Therapist assignment or are ready to get started with the placement process, please apply online now. Our team is standing by to respond as quickly as possible.
  Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
• SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.

Requirements:

• Illinois Occupational Therapist License
• American Heart Association BLS
• Prior experience with pediatrics or in a school setting is preferred but not required
  Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192, Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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  Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1277845. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 15 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist - School Based

  About Supplemental Health Care

  At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world-class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

  
  

  As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

  
  

  We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

  
  

  For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

  Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Benefits start day 1
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Discount program
  • Health savings account