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Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $55-58 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services · Aston Township, PA · 1 wk ago
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Specialty: Occupational Therapist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 08/24/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours | Employment Type: Local Contract

About the role

RCM Healthcare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to travel to different locations such as daycares and homes to deliver play-based therapy to children aged 0-3. This early intervention occupational therapist evaluates and treats infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children (ages 0–5) with developmental delays, focusing on fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills in natural settings like homes, daycares, or preschools.

Key responsibilities include conducting developmental assessments, creating family-centered intervention plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) teams.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluations: Assess fine/gross motor skills, sensory processing, adaptive self-help, and cognitive or social development.
  • Intervention: Deliver play-based, direct and indirect therapy services to promote functional independence.
  • Collaboration: Partner with parents, caregivers, educators, and service coordinators to adjust plans and set functional milestones.
  • Documentation: Track progress, write formal evaluation reports, and participate in IEP or IFSP meetings under Pennsylvania guidelines (e.g., IDEA Part B/C).

Schedule

  • Shift Details: varies
  • Hours per Week: full or part time
  • Contract Length: School Year

Requirements

  • Education: Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licenses & Certifications:
    • Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License (or eligibility through the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy).
    • Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
    • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check.
    • FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprint Clearance.
  • Licensure: Active Pennsylvania state license as an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L).
  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s degree preferred by many intermediate units and school districts.
  • Clearances: Current Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance, state police criminal record check, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
  • Travel: Ability to travel locally to various family homes, community centers, or preschool classrooms.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $50.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
  • Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week.
  • Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws.
  • Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan.

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

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