Occupational Therapy-School Based/Out Patient

Youngsters And Fine Etiquette; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngsters And Fine Etiquette is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team in New York. This full-time, on-site role serves children in school-based and outpatient settings, delivering individualized therapy plans to support academic, social, and functional development.

You will collaborate with educators, families, and a multidisciplinary team to implement therapy plans, conduct assessments, and deliver sessions.

Qualifications

• Associate-level education or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or a related field.
• Experience with pediatric or school-based populations.
• Valid Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to practice in New York.
• Strong understanding of child development and pediatric therapy techniques.
• Ability to assess and treat fine motor, sensory, and functional challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
• Ability to work on-site in a school-based and outpatient environment.
• Preferred: Experience with IEP development and school-based therapy services.
• Preferred: Familiarity with sensory integration and fine motor intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to children in school-based and outpatient settings.
• Assess students' fine motor, sensory, and functional skills to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to support student progress.
• Deliver direct therapy sessions in individual and group formats.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes accurately.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning.
• Adapt activities and environments to promote independence and participation.
• Monitor and adjust therapy interventions based on student response.
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and professional standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Fine motor assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Documentation

IEP involvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patience and empathy

On-site collaboration

School-based therapy

Outpatient therapy

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Youngsters And Fine Etiquette is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in New York. This full-time, on-site position serves children in both school-based and outpatient settings, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and their families.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work across school environments and outpatient programs, helping children develop the skills they need to succeed academically, socially, and functionally. You will collaborate with educators, families, and a multidisciplinary team to create and deliver individualized therapy plans that support each child's unique development.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $71,000 - $87,000 yearly, along with the chance to grow professionally within a supportive and child-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to children in school-based and outpatient settings
• Assess students' fine motor, sensory, and functional skills to determine therapy needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to support student progress
• Deliver direct therapy sessions in individual and group formats
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes accurately
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning
• Adapt activities and environments to promote independence and participation
• Monitor and adjust therapy interventions based on student response
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and professional standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care

Requirements

• Associate-level education or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or a related field
• Experience working with pediatric or school-based populations
• Valid Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to practice in New York
• Strong understanding of child development and pediatric therapy techniques
• Ability to assess and treat fine motor, sensory, and functional challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children and families
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
• Ability to work on-site in a school-based and outpatient environment
• Preferred: Experience with IEP development and school-based therapy services
• Preferred: Familiarity with sensory integration and fine motor intervention strategies