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Occupational Therapist - Durham, NC (#R10222)

Location: Durham, NC
Employment Type: Contract
Hourly Rate: $53.38/hour

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing Inc. is hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to provide in-person therapy services for students in Durham Public Schools. The OT will work with students to develop functional, adaptive, and fine motor skills that support educational success in alignment with each student’s IEP.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $53.38/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • PTO.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • 401 (k) matching 3% after 1 year of working.
  • Health insurance.
  • License reimbursement after 1 year.
  • Benefits from Paychex, such as Payactiv.
  • GLHS is a great company to work for: 93% retention of employees 2 years+, Google reviews, great company culture, etc.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, school hours).
• Professional Growth: Develop school-based OT expertise.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure:
  • Active North Carolina license from the NC Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT).
  • Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Experience: School-based setting (preferred)
• Soft Skills: Collaborative consultation, adaptive creativity, educational partnership.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must complete the NC DCDEE Criminal Background Check if assigned to preschool programs.
  • Participation in DPS onboarding and compliance training is required.
  • Must pass required background checks and fingerprinting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and re-evaluation assessments in compliance with IDEA and DPS Exceptional Children’s procedures.
• Deliver individualized and group therapy sessions supporting IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote functional performance.
• Provide consultation to staff on classroom adaptations and student engagement.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes using DPS-approved platforms.
• Participate in IEP meetings, staff collaboration, and professional development.

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.

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