Occupational Therapist

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Gammon Academy. This role involves providing therapeutic assessments and developing individualized care plans for youth with educational disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license, and relevant experience with youth. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the State Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Three years of experience working with youth as a therapist (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessments and evaluations.
• Develop and implement plans of care.
• Write daily and quarterly progress reports.
• Participate as a member of the IFSP and IEP team.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation

Plan development

Report writing

Team collaboration

Youth therapy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Easterseals Gammon Academy, a certified special education school for youth ages 9‑21 with educational disabilities. Students range from those with autism and neurobehavioral challenges to those with mild cognitive impairments and social/emotional disabilities. The school emphasizes academic fundamentals and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to help students develop behavioral and social skills in a structured setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in‑depth assessments and evaluations
• Developing and implementing plans of care
• Writing daily and quarterly progress reports
• Participating as a member of the IFSP and IEP team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution
• Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
• Three years of experience working with youth as a therapist (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Hours

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 7:30 am‑3:30 pm.

Compensation

$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues from the first day
• 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and repayment for qualifying positions
• Employee discounts
• On‑site child care center at a discount for employees (available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester)
• Wellness programs: health coaching, on‑site and remote nutritional counseling, remote and on‑site fitness classes, and reimbursement programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation

Additional Information

We are proud to be a recovery‑friendly workplace and a NH Veteran‑Friendly Business.

EEO Statement

EOE