Occupational Therapist

Frey Consulting Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Clinical mentorship and support

Healthcare access

Job summary

Austill’s Educational Therapy Services in West Chester, PA, seeks an Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide school-based therapy to PreK–12 students for the 2026-27 year. You will deliver direct services, support IEP goals, and collaborate with teachers and staff.

The role requires PA licensure, completion of an accredited OT program, and strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for mentorship and ongoing professional development are

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.
• Passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential.
• Flexible scheduling aligned with school hours.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Clinical mentorship and support.

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 during the school day (if applicable).

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Passion for working with children

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Snapshot:

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OTR) to work 5 days per week with school age children in the West Chester, PA area for the 2026-27 school year.

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. Check out our website to learn more! Austill's Educational Therapy Services

Additional Information

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