Occupational Therapist

Waymark HR Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer contrib

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid sick time and PTO

Paid school breaks/holidays/snow days

Job summary

Waymark HR Group is seeking a full-time pediatric occupational therapist to join a Western New York school-based team serving students in a Niagara County district. You will own your caseload from evaluation through IEP goals in a 35-hour week across five 7-hour school days on a 10-month school-year schedule.

Collaborate with teachers and families, deliver therapy in school and other district-designated settings including teletherapy, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited OT program.
• New York State OT license or limited permit.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred, new grads welcome.
• Strong writing for evaluations and progress notes.
• Ability to manage a caseload and documentation independently.
• Clear communication with school staff, families, and supervisors.
• Ability to complete NYS fingerprint clearance (TEACH) and pre-employment physical with immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and re-evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized assessments; translate results into measurable goals.
• Deliver treatment aligned with each student's IEP in multiple settings, including teletherapy when needed.
• Design and adapt equipment for positioning, self-care, and classroom access; identify accessibility barriers.
• Coach teachers and aides on integrating therapy goals into daily activities.
• Partner with families on progress and attend IEP meetings and conferences.
• Maintain timely documentation meeting NYSED, Medicaid, and district standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to an OTA as assigned; share knowledge via in-services.

Skills

Caseload management

Clear writing

Team collaboration

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in OT

Tools

Word

Google Docs

Job description

Full-time pediatric occupational therapy in the schools, on a 10-month school-year schedule with paid school breaks, holidays, and snow days!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a small Western New York therapy provider that delivers occupational and physical therapy services to local school districts. They are hiring a full-time OT to join their team serving students in a Niagara County school district.

You will own your caseload from evaluation through IEP goals and treatment, working side by side with teachers, families, and the rest of the school team. The schedule is five 7-hour school days per week (35 hours) with a half-hour lunch break, on a 10-month school-year contract. You are paid when the schools close for academic breaks, holidays, and snow days.

School-based or pediatric experience is a plus, but it is not required. New graduates are welcome, and the team will train the right person.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Screen, evaluate, and re-evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized assessments, then turn the results into clear, measurable goals
• Deliver treatment built around each student's IEP in the therapy room, the classroom, and other settings the district designates, including teletherapy when the district calls for it
• Design, adapt, and maintain equipment for positioning, self-care, and classroom access, and help the school spot accessibility barriers
• Coach teachers and aides on positioning, equipment, and weaving therapy goals into everyday classroom activities
• Partner with families on progress and carryover at home, and attend IEP meetings, annual reviews, and parent conferences
• Keep timely, accurate documentation that meets NYSED, Medicaid, and district standards, including daily notes, progress reports, and evaluations
• Provide clinical supervision to an OTA when assigned, and share your knowledge with the wider team through in-services

WHAT YOU BRING

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• A New York State OT license or limited permit.
• Pediatric or school-based experience is preferred, not required. New grads are encouraged to apply
• Strong, clear writing for evaluations and progress notes, and comfort with Word and Google Docs
• The organization to manage a caseload and documentation independently
• Clear communication with school staff, families, and supervisors
• Ability to complete NYS fingerprint clearance (TEACH system) and a pre-employment physical with immunization records

WHY YOU WILL WANT THIS JOB!

• $33.00 to $35.50 per hour
• Health insurance with an employer contribution, plus dental and vision. Coverage starts the 1st of the month after just 30 days
• 401(k) with a company match after six months
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus optional short-term disability and supplemental life
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Paid sick time, plus paid time off that grows with seniority
• Paid school breaks, school holidays, and snow days during the school year

Waymark HR Group and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.