Occupational Therapist School Setting in Scottsdale, AZ

Embark on a rewarding contract assignment near the vibrant Scottsdale, AZ area, supporting students as an Occupational Therapist within a dynamic educational environment. This opportunity allows you to utilize your expertise across a variety of settings, including schools, home health, teletherapy, and traditional healthcare, while helping children achieve their fullest potential.

Your skills will be instrumental in supporting students with diverse needs by screening, evaluating, and delivering individualized occupational therapy services. Collaborating closely with educators and families, you will guide the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring meaningful progress in students’ academic and functional goals throughout the school year—the contract runs until May 27.

Key Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist with eligibility to practice in educational and healthcare settings
• Experience preferred within school-based and teletherapy environments
• Familiarity with IEP development and educationally-related therapy documentation
• Competence supporting students using assistive technology
• Proven ability to supervise and guide Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Strong collaborative, organizational, and communication skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen, evaluate, and deliver occupational therapy services to referred students
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to recommend intervention strategies
• Support students in remediation, restoration, or compensatory treatment for functional deficits
• Plan and facilitate purposeful activities tailored to individual student needs
• Advise on and integrate assistive technology services for educational access
• Prepare detailed progress reports and maintain thorough documentation
• Oversee COTA’s caseload activities, offering supervision and mentorship as needed

This position offers between 37.5 and 40 hours per week, providing a strong balance of meaningful connection and professional challenge in a school setting.

If you are driven to make a difference in students’ lives and ready for a fulfilling contract opportunity, apply today and take the next step in your occupational therapy career!