School-Based Occupational Therapist
Perris, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: Amergis Educational Staffing
Location: Perris/Menifee Areas
Position Type: Contract

Schedule: 35 hours per week for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year with a high likelihood of extension into 2026-2027!

Compensation: Starting at $75 per hour (DOE)

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) to support an elementary school district in the Perris area for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year. This is a full-time onsite position serving students across elementary school sites.

The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with educators, families, and related service providers to support students’ participation, access to curriculum, and functional success within the school environment.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional with strong pediatric and school-based skills, effective communication, and a passion for supporting student development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to elementary-aged students
• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
• Develop goals, accommodations, and service recommendations as part of the IEP team
• Address fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, self-regulation, handwriting, self-care, and classroom participation
• Support student access to curriculum and school routines through appropriate interventions and accommodations
• Recommend and support the use of adaptive equipment, tools, and environmental modifications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress reports, and service logs
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members
• Travel between assigned elementary school sites within the district, as needed

Requirements:

• Active California Occupational Therapist license
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred
• Experience supporting elementary-aged students
• Ability to manage an elementary school caseload across school sites
• Availability for 35 hours per week through the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation for site-to-site travel

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.