School-Based Early Childhood Occupational Therapist
St Helens, OR
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based (Early Childhood)

?? St. Helens, Oregon | Columbia County Early Childhood Center
?? Start Date: July 6, 2026
?? Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 10-Month Contract

 

Make a Meaningful Impact Early

Join a dedicated early childhood team supporting children during their most important developmental years. We are seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to serve early intervention and early childhood students (birth–5) throughout Columbia County.

This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on consultation and direct support, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.

 

Key Dates & Schedule

?? Summer Programming (Required):

• July 6 – July 31, 2026
• No work on July 10 and July 24

?? School Year Timeline:

• Professional Development: August 24–26, 2026
• First Day of School Year Services: August 31, 2026

?? Work Expectations:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)
• This is an in-person position for the duration of the assignment

 

What You’ll Do

In this school-based OT role, you will:

• Conduct student evaluations and assessments
• Develop and support individualized therapy plans
• Provide consultation and direct therapy services
• Manage a caseload of approximately 50 students (may vary)
• Collaborate with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in IFSP meetings as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards
• Travel throughout Columbia County to provide services in homes and preschool settings

 

Position Highlights

• Focus on consultation-based services with district support for coordination
• Work with early intervention and preschool-aged children (birth–5)
• Home base in St. Helens with travel throughout Columbia County
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between work sites
• Variety of settings: homes, preschools, and community locations

 

What You’ll Need

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
• At least 1 year of OT experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of professional standards and best practices
• Ability to meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Current health clearances as required (CPR, TB, etc.)
• Reliable transportation for regional travel
• Must be 18 years or older

 

Compensation

?? Competitive pay:

• $68/hour

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact in early childhood development
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Structured caseload with strong district support
• Diverse, engaging work across multiple settings
• Rewarding opportunity to build foundational skills in young learners

 

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young children and want to make a lasting impact in a collaborative school setting, we’d love to connect with you!

 

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.