Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol County Rehabilitation Services in Middletown, Rhode Island is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team starting August 27, 2026. The role requires collaboration with school staff, developing/implementing therapy plans within IEP and Section 504 teams, and delivering direct services to students to support participation.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, updating service delivery schedules, coordinating with families and educators, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification as required by State Law and/or Regulations.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with school staff to facilitate the educational participation for children with physical disabilities.
• Integrate therapy service into schools’ curricula and within a student’s program.
• Plan daily occupational therapy activities and provide direct occupational therapy services to students as required by IEPs and Section 504 Plans.
• Develop and maintain current student service delivery schedules.
• Participate in the special education evaluation process.
• With supervision, develop draft occupational therapy goals and objectives for IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Consult with parents, educational personnel, doctors, medical agencies and vendors.
• Design and adapt the physical environment and adapt equipment.
• Assist in gathering data used in the evaluation process.

Education

Master degree preferred

Job description

Bristol County Rehabilitation Services Bristol County Rehabilitation Services - Middletown , Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Occupational Therapist

Bristol County Rehabilitation Services Bristol County Rehabilitation Services - Middletown , Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5841317
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Licensure/Certification as required by State Law and/or Regulations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work cooperatively with school staff to facilitate the educational participation for children with physical disabilities
Integrate therapy service into schools’ curricula and within a student’s program
Plan daily occupational therapy activities and provide direct occupational therapy services to students as required by Individual Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
Develop and maintain current student service delivery schedules
Participate, as appropriate, in the special education evaluation process
With supervision, develop draft occupational therapy goals and objectives for Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
Consult with parents, educational personnel, doctors, medical agencies and vendors
Design and adapt the physical environment and adapt equipment
Assist in gathering data used in the evaluation process.
Identify valid evaluation tools to use with a variety of students
Maintain equipment and supplies used in the provision of occupational therapy services
Provide home sessions with parents when deemed necessary to the student’s performance and improvement
Educate, train and supervise educational staff and families
Communicate to parents/guardians regarding student progress and treatment
Attend IEP and ETM Meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Bristol County Rehabilitation Services, Inc.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• Experience within school based programming preferred; Bristol County Rehab supports multiple school districts from Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton, with potential homebound students within the Fall River Schools
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Almeida
• 1341 West Main Road
• Suite 12
• Middletown , Rhode Island 02842
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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