Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist Extraordinaire!
Location: Flexible across district
Openings: Multiple
Do you see potential where others see challenges? Are you the kind of person who celebrates small victories with big high-fives? If helping students thrive through creativity, compassion, and clinical expertise sounds like your jam — we want you on our team!
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you’ll be the magic behind the scenes — evaluating students, crafting individualized therapy plans, and delivering services that help them succeed in school and beyond. You’ll work closely with educators and families to make sure every student gets the support they need to shine.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Performing student evaluations
- Developing and implementing therapy services
- Documenting services in alignment with each student’s plan of care
- Collaborating with school teams to support student success
What You’ll Need:
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois
- One year of professional OT experience (preferred, but we love fresh talent too!)
- CPR certification (if applicable)
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)
- Current health certificate (per contract/state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
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.