Occupational Therapist | $62/hr | Des Plaines, IL | Elementary | March–June 2026

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Occupational Therapist (School-Based FMLA) | $62/hr | Des Plaines, IL | March–June 2026

Position Summary

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to cover an FMLA leave in Des Plaines, IL. This elementary-level role begins March 4, 2026 and runs through June 5, 2026. The OT will support students’ fine motor and sensory processing needs, develop IEPs, and collaborate with school teams and families.

Key Details

Role: Occupational Therapist (FMLA coverage)
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Grade Level: Elementary
Caseload: 42–50 students
Hours: 32 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:20 AM–2:35 PM
Start Date: March 4, 2026
End Date: June 5, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Pay: $62 per hour
Interview: Virtual

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services to support fine motor and sensory processing
Conduct evaluations and write reports
Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Collect and analyze data on student progress
Collaborate with IEP teams, parents, and school staff
Maintain documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines

Qualifications

Current Occupational Therapist licensure in Illinois
One year of professional OT experience preferred
CPR certification, TB/PPD clearance, and health certificate as applicable
Compliance with all federal, state, and local employment requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus VessRecruiter | Amergis Educational StaffingPhone: 813-371-5185Email: davess@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.