School Occupational Therapist - $46 per hour
Location: Lockport, New York. Employment Type: Local Contract. Duration: 13 weeks. Schedule: 35 hours per week, 7‑hour day shifts.
About the Role
Help kids shine as a School‑Based OT! Are you ready to make a real difference in students’ lives and still have your evenings, weekends, and holidays to yourself? Supplemental Health Care is partnering with a fantastic school district to hire an Occupational Therapist who’s excited to help kids succeed.
Responsibilities
- Deliver OT services based on each student’s IEP
- Develop, implement, and track therapy plans that actually work
- Evaluate students, collect data, and monitor progress
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to help students thrive
- Work across multiple grade levels (some travel between schools may be required)
- Potentially supervise OT assistants
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist with a New York license (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Passion for working with kids and a creative, flexible approach
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Pay
- Hourly rate: $43 – $46.30 per hour
- $3,000 assignment bonus available (conditions apply; ask recruiter for details)
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- Round‑the‑clock support
- Share the Care referral program
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University
- Benefits start day one
- Continuing Education
- Discount program
- Health savings account
About Supplemental Health Care
SHC Education extends Supplemental Health Care’s reputation for care and quality to education partners, with focus and expertise dedicated to school‑based nursing and therapy services. The team has earned the “Best of Staffing” award multiple times and offers mentorship, career growth, and professional development. Supplemental Health Care has supported professionals for 40 years across hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. The company holds The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is ranked among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts.