Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Occupational Therapist School Setting in Canton, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Make a meaningful impact supporting K-12 students as an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic school-based contract position. Use your expertise to help children overcome barriers and gain independence with daily living, fine, and gross motor skills in an educational setting. This opportunity near Canton, MI blends traditional in-person services with teletherapy, offering flexibility as you provide essential therapy interventions to students with varying needs.

What you bring:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Experience within a school environment or a passion for working with children
• Strong grasp of fine and gross motor development and interventions
• Proficiency with OT assessments, individualized education planning, and documentation
• Familiarity or interest in teletherapy platforms and remote service delivery
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with teachers, families, and other professionals

In this role, you'll:

• Evaluate students’ needs and develop effective intervention plans
• Deliver both hands-on and virtual OT services as appropriate
• Adapt therapeutic techniques to both groups and individual students
• Monitor student progress, adjusting strategies to maximize outcomes
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary school teams and IEP meetings
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in alignment with education and compliance standards

Working as a contract OT means you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to immerse yourself in a supportive school community. Explore diverse therapeutic tools and strategies, broaden your professional experience, and see the progress your expertise inspires in students each day.

Ready to take your skills to the next level in a rewarding educational setting? Apply today to help shape positive, lasting change for students through occupational therapy!

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