School-Based Occupational Therapist

Therapy Source; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapy Source is seeking Pennsylvania-licensed Occupational Therapists to provide in-person OT services to private school students with autism and behavioral needs during the current school year. School-day hours are 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Openings: Carlisle, PA (Full time) and New Cumberland, PA (Part time, 2–3 days per week). These roles focus on evaluations, goal development, IEP collaboration, and thorough documentation, with no crisis intervention or holds required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in Pennsylvania is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities, including autism and behavioral needs is required.
• Ability to provide services in person is required.
• Up-to-date required clearances, or willingness to obtain them.
• Professional liability insurance, or willingness to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop targeted goals based on student needs.
• Provide occupational therapy services that support students’ personal, social, emotional, academic, and vocational goals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation and records.
• Collaborate with school staff and other members of the educational team as appropriate.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Therapy Source is seeking both full-time and part-time Pennsylvania-licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) to provide in-person occupational therapy services to private school students with autism and behavioral needs during the current school year. School-day hours are 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These roles do not involve crisis intervention or physical holds. Available Openings Carlisle, PA: Full time New Cumberland, PA: Part time, 2 to 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop targeted goals based on student needs.
• Provide occupational therapy services that support students’ personal, social, emotional, academic, and vocational goals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation and records.
• Collaborate with school staff and other members of the educational team as appropriate.

Must Have

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Occupational Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities, including autism and behavioral needs
• Ability to provide services in person
• Up-to-date required clearances, or willingness to obtain them
• Professional liability insurance, or willingness to obtain it

Preferred

• Previous experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting
• Experience supporting or participating in IEPs
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary school teams

Why Therapy Source

At Therapy Source, we are committed to helping students receive the support they need to succeed. Our therapists enjoy competitive compensation and support throughout their assignments.

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