Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $60-65 per hour

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 7 hours, days
Employment Type: Local Contract
Occupational Therapist (OT) Hourly Rate: $60-65
Location: Winchester/Hinsdale NH; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
Assesses students' fine motor skills and development skills (e.g. perceptual-motor, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' functional goals.
Instructs students for the purpose of implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
Conducts RTIs for the purpose of implementing plans for remediations of functional limitations
Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.

Other Job Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Supervision of district COTA

Supervision of district COTA

Schedule / Shift: Shift details: School Day Schedule
Hours per week: 30 hours per week
Contract length: School Year

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities and communicate effectively. Knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state and district policies, and child development patterns. Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students, and community. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Certifications, and/or Testing Required: Licensure for NH Occupational Therapy, Valid Driver's License.

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. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM HealthCare Travel is a division of RCM Healthcare Services. RCM Healthcare Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.