Occupational Therapist

Birch Agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based occupational therapy services in Broward County, Florida for the 2026-2027 school year. This flexible part-time opportunity supports students across three school sites located within approximately 30 minutes of one another.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify students' educational and functional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in individual and small-group settings.
• Address fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, handwriting, self-care, and classroom participation skills.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and classroom accommodations when appropriate.
• Monitor student progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, service logs, and any required Medicaid billing.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, physical therapists, and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal special education regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (for OT).
• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (for COTA).
• Active Florida Occupational Therapy license (for OT) or active Florida COTA license (for COTA).
• NBCOT certification preferred (for OT).
• Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (for COTA).
• Strong knowledge of pediatric development, sensory integration, fine motor development, and school-based therapy practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple school sites.

Work Environment

• School-based assignment serving students with diverse educational and developmental needs.
• Approximately 8 hours per week.
• Services provided across three Broward County schools located within a short driving distance of one another.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including educators, administrators, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and other related service providers.
• Flexible schedule that can complement an existing caseload or part-time practice.

Benefits

• OT compensation starting at $45/hour (dependent on experience).
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance (for eligible employees).
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment.

Pay

Starting at $45/hour (dependent on experience).

Schedule

• 8 hours per week, school-based.
• Contract dates: ASAP to May 28, 2027.