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  • Location: Anchor Point, AK
  • Work Setting: Schools
  • Category: Education
  • Job Type: Contract - Full Time
  • Contract Duration: 36
  • Est. Pay: $1980 / Week
  • Position ID: 1147505
  • Date Posted: 5/27/2026
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?? Occupational Therapist (School-Based) – 3 Openings ??

?? Locations:

  • Central Peninsula (0.5 FTE)

  • Eastern Peninsula

  • Southern Peninsula

?? Hours: 36 per week ?? Contract Length: 9 months ?? Start Date: August 17, 2026 ?? Interview: Yes (Zoom) ?? Openings: 3

? About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) supports student success by evaluating functional needs, developing individualized therapy plans, and delivering high-quality school-based OT services. You’ll help students build independence, improve motor and sensory skills, and access their educational environment more effectively. This role is perfect for someone who loves working collaboratively and making a meaningful impact in diverse school communities.

?? What You’ll Do

  • Perform student evaluations to identify functional, sensory, and motor needs

  • Develop and implement therapy plans aligned with each student’s goals

  • Provide direct and consultative OT services in school settings

  • Document services in accordance with each student’s plan of care

  • Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators

  • Support students across multiple school sites within assigned regions

?? Minimum Requirements

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice

  • One year of OT experience preferred

  • Compliance with all professional standards of practice

  • CPR certification (if applicable)

  • TB test or chest X-ray (as required)

  • Health certificate (as required)

  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old

?? Compensation

  • Local OT Rate: $55/hour

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.
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