School-Based Occupational Therapist

Therapy Source; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapy Source, Inc. is seeking PA-licensed Occupational Therapists to provide in-person school-based OT services for private school students with autism and behavioral needs during the current school year.

Openings include Carlisle, PA for full-time and New Cumberland, PA for part-time (2–3 days per week). Responsibilities include evaluations, IEP collaboration, and maintaining documentation. School-day hours run 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current PA OT license is required.
• 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 clearances or willingness to obtain them.
• Professional liability insurance, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and develop targeted goals.
• Provide OT services supporting personal, social, emotional, academic, and vocational goals.
• Contribute to development and implementation of IEPs.
• Maintain clear, accurate, timely documentation and records.
• Collaborate with school staff and educational team as appropriate.

Skills

Experience with children with disABIL

IEP collaboration

In-person service delivery

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

PA Occupational Therapist license

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 OpeningsCarlisle, PA: Full timeNew Cumberland, PA: Part time, 2 to 3 days per weekKey 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 TherapyCurrent Occupational Therapist license in PennsylvaniaAt least 1 year of experience working with children with disabilities, including autism and behavioral needsAbility to provide services in personUp-to-date required clearances, or willingness to obtain themProfessional liability insurance, or willingness to obtain itPreferred:Previous experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based settingExperience supporting or participating in IEPsExperience collaborating with multidisciplinary school teamsWhy Therapy SourceAt 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.Apply Today to learn more about these school-based Occupational Therapist opportunities!JDNR17