School Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT) – 2025–2026 School Year

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 a full-time,
in-person position
in South Holland, Illinois for the
2025–2026 school year
. If you're looking for a team that truly understands school-based work, you’ve found it!

• Start Date:As soon as possible
• Schedule:Full-time, M-F
• Location:South Holland School District
• Caseload:Assigned based on district needs
• Service Areas:Student evaluations, treatments, IEPs, 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’ve walked the walk and we know how meaningful this work is. Whether you’re new to school OT or a seasoned provider, you’ll find mentorship, camaraderie, and the freedom to do your best work here.

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.

If you're an OT looking for a supportive, empowering role in a mission-driven company, we’d love to hear from you!
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