Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills School Occupational Therapist - Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

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.

A healthcare therapy role focused on supporting students’ developmental needs is available on a contract basis for the 2026/27 school year. This opportunity involves applying occupational therapy expertise within school settings and collaborating to enhance fine and gross motor skills in children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and interventions tailored to individual student needs.
• Develop and implement therapy plans targeting fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and overall functional development.
• Work collaboratively with educators, parents, and healthcare professionals to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation consistent with school and healthcare requirements.
• Provide therapy services in a school environment with occasional home health components as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in school-based occupational therapy preferred.
• Familiarity with home health occupational therapy practices is a plus.
• Proven ability to assess and improve fine motor and gross motor skills in pediatric populations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to navigate school and healthcare settings effectively.

Location and Schedule:

• Position is based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
• Contract role offering 5-10 hours per week throughout the 2026/27 academic year.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school calendar and student needs.

Benefits of This Role:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s educational and developmental outcomes.
• Collaborative environment with educators and healthcare providers.
• Experience diverse occupational therapy settings including schools and occasional home health visits.

Qualified therapists interested in this contract role are encouraged to apply promptly to contribute expertise to a supportive educational community.

Compensation for this position ranges from $37.84 to $67.84. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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