Occupational Therapist - ST

Occupational Therapist – Goleta, CA

School Year: 2025–2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week
Caseload: Approximately 30 students
Start Date: August 2025
Interviews Required

Position Overview

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive school team in Goleta, California for the upcoming school year. This role involves traveling between school sites and working closely with students to support their functional and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with IEPs
• Document services and progress in compliance with school and state guidelines
• Collaborate with educators, families, and other service providers

Compensation

• Local Pay: $70/hour
• Travel Package: $3,359/week (includes stipends for housing, meals, etc.)

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in California
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Minimum of 1 year of professional OT experience preferred
• Current CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB test or chest X-ray (if applicable)
• Current health certificate (per contract/state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

If you’re passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and are open to a dynamic, multi-site role, we’d love to hear from you!

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 

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.