Occupational Therapist Special Education

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide school-based evaluation and therapy services to students.

You will assess student needs, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with families, teachers, and an interdisciplinary team to support independence and participation in learning activities.

This role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and compliance with NYS licensing and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be willing to obtain, or already possess, NYS Board of Education and Department of Investigation fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Address fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, ADLs, and functional skills.
• Maintain timely documentation, evaluations, and progress notes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and parent consultations.
• Recommend referrals and adaptive equipment when appropriate.
• Assist with evaluations, intake, and ongoing student support.
• Maintain therapy equipment and supplies.
• Supervise OT students or Occupational Therapy Assistants when applicable.

Skills

OT License

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Fingerprint clearance

Education

NYS OT License

Fingerprint clearance requirement

Job description

Occupational Therapist - School Position

Join Our Team!
We are seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide school-based evaluation and therapy services to students.

Position Summary

Evaluate and treat students to improve independence, functional abilities, and participation in educational activities. Work collaboratively with families, teachers, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Address fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, ADLs, and functional skills.
• Maintain timely documentation, evaluations, and progress notes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and parent consultations.
• Recommend referrals and adaptive equipment when appropriate.
• Assist with evaluations, intake, and ongoing student support.
• Maintain therapy equipment and supplies.
• Supervise OT students or Occupational Therapy Assistants when applicable.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be willing to obtain, or already possess, NYS Board of Education and Department of Investigation fingerprint clearance.