School Occupational Therapist – $49 per hour

Supplemental Health Care is hiring a School Occupational Therapist in Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware, for a school-based local contract role offering up to $49 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed occupational therapist who wants to make a measurable difference in students' daily learning and development.

About the Role

As a School Occupational Therapist with Supplemental Health Care in Odessa, Delaware, you'll support students within the local school system, helping them build the motor, sensory, and functional skills they need to participate fully in the classroom. This is a part-time scheduled contract assignment with a start date as soon as possible.

• Discipline: School Services / Occupational Therapy
• Setting: Local school district in Odessa, New Castle County
• Duration: Approximately 13 weeks
• Schedule: Around 12 hours per week, 4-hour day shifts
• Employment type: Local contract
• Pay: Hourly rate ranging from $45.55 to $49.10 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and identify occupational therapy needs that affect their access to learning
• Design and deliver individualized therapy plans aligned with each student's goals
• Help students strengthen fine motor, sensory processing, and self-care skills
• Track progress, document outcomes, and adjust interventions as needed
• Partner with teachers, families, and support staff to reinforce therapy goals

Qualifications

• Current occupational therapist license valid for practice in Delaware
• Background or interest in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy
• Strong communication skills for collaborating across a school team
• Availability to begin promptly and commit to the assignment duration

About Supplemental Health Care

Supplemental Health Care connects skilled therapy and healthcare professionals with meaningful assignments in schools and clinical settings. By placing occupational therapists in roles like this one in Odessa, New Castle County, the company helps clinicians grow their careers while delivering vital support to the students and communities they serve.

How to Apply

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