School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Phoenix, AZ Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week Contract: 2025–2026 School Year Compensation: Up to $65 per hour, based on experience About the Role We are seeking a dedicated School-Based Occupational Therapist to join an elementary school team in Phoenix, AZ for the full 2025–26 academic year. This role focuses on supporting special needs students who require occupational therapy services to access their educational environment and achieve developmental and academic goals. Responsibilities + Provide direct and indirect OT services to elementary-aged students with special needs + Conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and document progress + Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and families + Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal development + Support students in building fine motor, sensory processing, and functional school-based skills + Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines Requirements + Active Arizona Occupational Therapy license + School-based or pediatric experience is required + Ability to work onsite for the full 40-hour work week + Strong communication and collaboration skills + Passion for supporting students with diverse developmental needs Why This Opportunity? + Stable, full-year placement + Supportive school environment + Competitive pay up to $65/hr + Meaningful work impacting the daily success of special needs students For more information, please contact Ruthie Today! Ruthie Shonborn Amergis Educational Services Phone: (813) 371-5199 rushonbo@amergis.com 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.