School Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Job Description
School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Elementary & High School
- Location: Amherst, NH
- Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Help Students Build Independence, Confidence, and Success
Discover a rewarding opportunity where your occupational therapy expertise can make a lasting difference in the lives of students. As a Full-Time School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) with Interim HealthCare, you’ll support elementary and high school students in developing the skills they need to participate successfully in the classroom, school environment, and daily activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated OT seeking a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, meaningful student interactions, and the opportunity to collaborate with educators, families, and other professionals.
Our School-Based Occupational Therapists Enjoy Excellent Benefits
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- Consistent school-based work environment
- Work with elementary and high school students
- Meaningful 1:1 therapist-to-student interactions
- Supportive and collaborative school environment
- Online training, continuing education, and CEU opportunities
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Weekly pay
- Employee referral bonus program
- Work-life balance with a school-based schedule
As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, Here’S What You’LL Do
- Provide occupational therapy services to elementary and high school students with a variety of developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs
- Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify students’ strengths, needs, and areas impacting their educational participation
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and student goals
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, visual-motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, functional skills, and independence
- Support students with activities of daily living and school-related functional tasks
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote student success
- Recommend and support the use of adaptive equipment, strategies, and environmental modifications when appropriate
- Monitor student progress and modify treatment plans and interventions as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with school and regulatory guidelines
- Educate families and school personnel regarding therapy goals, accommodations, adaptive strategies, and ways to support student independence
- Foster a positive, encouraging environment that promotes student participation, confidence, and functional independence
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of New Hampshire
- Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience preferred
- School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but not required
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Compassionate, student-focused approach and strong clinical judgment
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team
Why Work for Interim Healthcare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a trusted provider of healthcare staffing and therapy services nationwide. Through more than 300 independently owned and operated offices, we are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities, meaningful work, and a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence.
At Interim HealthCare, we believe occupational therapists play a vital role in helping students develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy services to students to improve fine motor, sensory, and functional skills while developing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with educators and families to monitor student progress and ensure successful participation in the school environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Hampshire, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (64 salary observations; 155 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,664 salary observations; 25,616 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Occupational Therapist (OT) at Interim HealthCare - New Hampshire a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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