Local Contract Occupational Therapist
Company: RCM HealthCare Travel
Location: Freehold
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local
contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in
Freehold, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Occupational Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: ASAP -
Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours -
Employment Type: Local Contract RCM Healthcare is looking for a
school based Occupational Therapist to help out 2 days per week
from now until 6/25/2026 at two early learning centers. /n /nTitle:
Occupational Therapist /n /nQUALIFICATIONS: 1/ Must hold acceptable
NJ certification as an Occupational Therapist; 2/ Must possess
strong communication; managerial and leadership skills; 3/
Demonstrated knowledge of the laws and legal requirements
surrounding the responsibilities; 4/ Demonstrated ability to
function effectively in a diverse school community; 5/ Demonstrated
aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities; 6/ Ability to
effectively help students develop, recover, or maintain daily
living and work skills.; 7/ Ability to work as part of a highly
functioning administrative team; 8/ Required criminal background
check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status; 9/ Ability
to work on site during the hours required; 10/ Such alternatives to
the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable; /n /nResponsible to: Building Principal and Director of
Pupil Services. /n /nJob Goal: Teach students to receive and
interpret information from each of the senses and then use that
information in coordination with motor control to meet the demands
of the environment. To support the district’s instructional program
by helping to ameliorate fine motor, coordinated gestures/movements
for communication, attain the curriculum goals established by the
Board of Education and within the resources provided by it. /n
/nPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: /n1. Identification and Assessment
/na. Assesses the occupational capabilities of students referred by
school personnel. /nb. Assesses and diagnoses suspected fine motor,
attention learning readiness, social/emotion learning readiness,
self-care skills, pre-reading/pre-writing readiness and spatial
orientation relationships for math and handwriting readiness in
referred students. /nc. Evaluates students referred to the Child
Study Team when requested by the Director of Special Services and
participates in the deliberations of the Child Study Team for any
student who is eligible for classification as required by federal
and state law. /nd. Classifies students as “Eligible for Related
Occupational Therapy” when appropriate, complying with the
requirements of federal and state law. /ne. Collaborates with
special services personnel, school personnel, parents and where
appropriate, the student, in the preparation of Individualized
Education Program (IEP) for students who are classified. /nf.
Assists in developing and implementing an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for pupils
who are eligible for related services - occupational therapy. /n2.
Instruction and Planning /na. Plans, prepares and delivers
treatment programs for students with occupational deficits. /nb.
Maintains close liaison with Child Study Team in the implementation
of intervention services. /nc. Provides individual and/or small
group intervention sessions with students who have been classified
and require occupational therapy as a related service. JDL-3.21
/nd. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and
instructional media/technology, consistent with the physical
limitations of the location provided, the resources made available,
and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
involved. /ne. Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning
and maintaining needed equipment and supplies related to
occupational therapy services. /nf. Assesses on a regular basis the
extent to which students achieve the objectives indicated in their
Individualized Education Program (IEPs). /ng. Establishes and
maintains an orderly and positive classroom environment. /nh.
Maintains confidential records on all referred students and
student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law,
Board policy and the procedures of the Holmdel Township Department
of Special Services. /ni. Provides thorough and timely reports,
data, information, etc. as requested by the Director of Special
Services and administration. /n3. Professional Development /na.
Keeps self updated on the identification, assessment and diagnostic
techniques, therapeutic procedures, and statutory requirements of
IDEA and N.J.A.C. 6:28. /nb. Maintains professional competence
through readings, attendance at conferences, workshops, memberships
in professional organizations and other relevant activities in
accordance with district guidelines. /nc. Maintains proficiency in
the use of English by communicating with reasonable clarity,
conciseness, and precision in both speaking and writing; /n4.
School/Community Relations /na. Informs parents of their child’s
need for corrective occupational therapy services as required by
federal and state statutes and provides advice to these parents
when appropriate. /nb. Serves as a resource and/or consultant to
school personnel on topics related to occupational performance.
/nc. Collaborates with other special services personnel in order to
provide a team approach to the identification, diagnosis and
assessment of students with occupational deficits. /nd. Interprets
the occupational correction services to school personnel, parents,
and the community. /ne. Attends meetings of the Child Study Team,
Pupil Assistance Committee and other groups as assigned by the
Director of Special Services. Assists in appropriate referrals of
individuals to agencies and specialists in the community. /nf.
Participates in solving classroom and school problems and seeks
resolutions through appropriate channels; /ng. Establishes and
maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals
to develop, foster and solicit understanding and support for
overall school objectives and programs, /n5. Other Assigned Duties
Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the
position. /n /nLOCATION: Tinton Falls, NJ /n /nSCHEDULE: 2 days per
week /n /nPAY: up to $65-$70/hour. W2 contract, based on experience
/nMust have NJDOE /n /nBENEFITS: /n /nReferral Bonus Program
/nWeekly Direct Deposit /n /nABOUT US: /nRCM Health Care Services’
mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across
medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a
reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we
have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest
healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands
of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we
follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to
reach their career and life goals. /nWe proudly hold the Joint
Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well. /n /nResponsibilities
include, but are not limited to:/n /n/n /n/t - Evaluate and
recommend children for occupational therapy upon referral from
sending district./n/t - Prepare current motor status and goals for
students’ Individual Educational Plans./n/t - Schedule and
administer therapy as per evaluation and treatment plan./n/t -
Prepare Progress Reports four times per year./n/t - Refer to and
maintain contact with other professionals where necessary./n/t -
Provide physical assistance and behavioral support based on the
needs of the individual student. /n/t - Maintain daily student
contact records./n /nCertification Requirements: /nMust have active
NJ Dept of Education certification as School Occupational Therapist
AND NJ license as Occupational Therapist. Experience with
individuals with special needs is helpful. /n Rcm HealthCare Travel
Job ID 319485. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT), in
person, 2 days per week About RCM HealthCare Travel RCM Health Care
Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified
candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results
and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and
candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions
to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and
careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career
opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help
our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals. We
proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as
well.
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