Occupational Therapist

Austill-S-Educational-Therapy-Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional growth

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Austill’s Educational Therapy Services in southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide school-based therapy for students from preschool through 12th grade in the Lancaster area. The role supports fine motor skills, sensory integration, and functional participation in the classroom through direct therapy and collaboration with school teams.

The position offers part-time or full-time caseloads, flexibility aligned with school hours, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible scheduling aligned with school hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to PreK–12 students.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to support student success.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes and IEP updates/annual reviews.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Support student development in sensory integration and ADLs; travel between school locations if applicable.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Accredited OT program

PA Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Snapshot: We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OTR) to work 1 to 5 days per week with school age children in the Lancaster, PA area for the 2026-27 school year. Part-time and full-time caseloads are available. Add to your current workload or launch your school-based career!

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist (OTR) provides school-based therapy services to students from preschool through 12th grade. This role focuses on improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, and functional participation in the classroom through direct therapy, IEP implementation, and collaboration with school teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students (PreK–12)
• Develop and implement IEP goals and individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to support student success
• Complete required documentation, including:
• Progress notes
• IEP updates and annual reviews
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed
• Support student development in areas such as:
• Sensory integration
• Activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Travel between school locations during the school day (if applicable)

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License
• Experience in pediatric or school-based settings preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling aligned with school hours
• Continuing education opportunities
• Clinical mentorship and support
• Streamlined documentation systems
• Access to healthcare and additional resources
• Leadership and advancement opportunities

About Austill’s Educational Therapy Services

Austill’s has provided school-based therapy services for over 40 years throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services while supporting clinicians through mentorship, flexibility, and professional development.

Additional Information

• All candidates must pass required background checks and clearances (within one year of start date)