Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Eagle Butte, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Benefits:
- Predictable school-year schedule
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
NOW RECRUITING: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (OT)
Onsite School-Based Federal Contract Opportunity
Eagle Butte South Dakota
(Candidates may reside in or near Pierre Rapid City Bismarck Sioux Falls Fargo or be open to travel)
Eagle Butte South Dakota
(Candidates may reside in or near Pierre Rapid City Bismarck Sioux Falls Fargo or be open to travel)
We are actively recruiting licensed and nationally certified Occupational Therapists in preparation for an anticipated federal contract award with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School.
Positions will begin immediately upon contract award and completion of required clearances.
Qualified candidates selected during this recruitment phase will be offered placement contingent upon award.
Qualified candidates selected during this recruitment phase will be offered placement contingent upon award.
Position Overview
- Role: Occupational Therapist (OT) School-Based
- Location: Eagle Butte SD (onsite)
- Schedule:
- 23 days per week
- Up to 8 hours per day
- Approximately 36 weeks per school year
- 23 days per week
- Start Date: Upon contract award and clearance approval
- Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099) under a federal service contract
This opportunity may be well-suited for traveling or contract Occupational Therapists seeking a structured school-year placement.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group occupational therapy services aligned with student IEPs
- Conduct OT evaluations using standardized and non-standardized tools
- Complete evaluations and reports within federal and state timelines
- Attend IEP meetings eligibility meetings and collaborate with school teams
- Maintain weekly progress reports and compliant documentation
- Utilize evidence-based practices including Zones of Regulation
- Support students teachers and families through consultation and collaboration
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
Applicants must meet all requirements:
- Bachelors Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)
- Active unrestricted OT license (any U.S. state)
- Current NBCOT certification
- Minimum 2 years of OT experience (school-based preferred)
- U.S. citizenship (required for federal contract)
- Ability to pass federal background checks fingerprinting and child safety clearance
- Willingness and availability to work onsite in Eagle Butte SD
Ideal Candidate
You may be a great fit if you:
- Have experience in school or special education environments
- Are confident managing IEP timelines and documentation
- Are dependable organized and professional
- Can commit to services once the contract is awarded
- Are open to signing a Letter of Commitment contingent upon award
Why Join Us
- Federal contract-backed opportunity
- Meaningful work supporting Native American students
- Professional autonomy within a structured compliant setting
- Opportunity for ongoing or future federal placements
Application Process
Candidates selected during this phase will be asked to:
- Provide resume and credentials
- Confirm availability
- Sign a Letter of Commitment contingent upon contract award
Work will begin once the contract is officially awarded and onboarding requirements are complete.
Compensation: $70.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
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