Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

$55-60/hour

School Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time  School Year | Up to $60/hour | Greater Algonquin, IL Area

Hello OTs!
Join a local, women, and therapist-founded company that’s committed to supporting the professionals who support our schools. Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the  school year in the Algonquin, IL area.

• Start Date:
  
  ASAP,  School Year
• Setting:
  Middle School
• Location:
  
  Huntley School District 158
• Service Areas:
  Deliver IEP service minutes, documentation, collaboration

• Provide school-based OT services in alignment with IEP goals
• Conduct evaluations and write reports
• Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring
• Maintain timely documentation
• Collaborate with special education teams and related service providers

• Illinois Occupational Therapy license
• School-based experience preferred, but not required
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for supporting students in inclusive educational settings

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision*
• 401(k) with employer match*
• Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• W2 employee status
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching*

* Waiting period applies

At Ampersand Therapy, we’re not a giant staffing firm, we’re asmall, mission-driven teambuilt by school-based therapists, for school-based therapists. Founded in Washington and now also local to Illinois, our company was created as an alternative to the traditional agency model. We believe insupport, flexibility, and treating our team with the respect they deserve.

We’re committed to anti-racism, cultural responsiveness, and equity-centered services. We partner with organizations like The Conscious Kid to deepen our impact.

We give back to causes we care about—like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth—and support our team in doing the same.

We’ve adopted sustainable, low-waste systems and are proud to maintain a carbon-negative footprint.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and background. We’re committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment where you can thrive.