Job Description

Occupational Therapist
Location: Wilmington, DE
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $2,123 to $2,188 per week
Contract Duration: 42 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School)
StartDate: 8/24/2026 Pay Rate: $2123.00 - $2188.00

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a Wilmington, DE school district to hire a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the OT will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills. Responsibilities for this role include: Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals. Screen and evaluate students referred to Occupational Therapy. Appropriately collect data and report findings. Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required. Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards. The OT will provide training and resources for teachers and staff on effective strategies to improve participation and progress toward educational goals. Participate in a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.

Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, School

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in DE

Preferred Qualifications
Initial certification through NBCOT
Clear, articulate communication skills
Ability to explain results to a varied audience
Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
Completion of a criminal record and background check

Facility Location
Wilmington is Delaware’s largest city, offering a diverse range of culture and entertainment, including the Italian Festival, Greek Festival, Polish Festival, Haneef's African Festival, IndiaFest, Hispanic Week, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, and the Riverfront Blues Festival. Explore the city’s many gardens, museums, wineries, and historic districts; stroll the 1.2-mile Riverwalk; or take the short trip to Philadelphia, where even more shopping, dining, and entertainment can be experienced.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Occupational Therapist, School Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in DE

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Job Tags

Extra income, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work

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