School Based Occupational Therapist

Childrensacademynyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Academy in New York, NY is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for temporary maternity leave coverage. This on-site, 12-month program serves students with speech-language differences and developmental delays.

You will maintain a small caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop individualized therapy plans for students in grades K–5. Master’s degree and NY state OT license required; school-based or pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• New York State Occupational Therapy license
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a small caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized OT programs for students
• Provide individual and group-based therapy services

Skills

Small caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Job description:

Description:

Children’s Academy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our interdisciplinary team. This position is temporary coverage for a Maternity Leave.

Children’s Academy is a private K–12 school serving students with speech-language differences and global developmental delays. We operate across two campuses: one for K-5 and one for middle and upper school. We are a 12-month program.

Position Overview

Occupational Therapists at Children’s Academy maintain small caseloads and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team. The OT participates in the development, implementation, and management of individualized occupational therapy programs for students on their caseload.

This role offers opportunities to:

• Work with diverse age groups and diagnoses
• Provide individual and group-based clinical services
• Work in an on-site, state-of-the-art sensory gym for students in grades K–5
• Be a member of a strong, dedicated occupational therapy department
• Continuing education opportunities, both individual and group-based

Start date: September 8th

End date: On or around November 15th

Job Type: Full-time Temporary

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license
• School-based or pediatric experience (2+ years preferred)

Education

• Master's (Required)