School-Based Occupational Therapist – Full-Time, Impactful Teamwork

Pillar Care Continuum; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k (Up to 4% Match)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Predetermined school breaks/holidays

Paid Personal Time

Employee Life Assistance Program

Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Unit

NJM Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Secure Advantage

Discount at Local Childcare Academy

Job summary

Pillar High School, part of Pillar Care Continuum, in Livingston, NJ, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role. The position focuses on developing and monitoring therapy programs within a supportive, team-based environment.

The OT will work with students, collaborate with families, and participate in interdisciplinary planning to support independence and participation in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an AOTA‑accredited OT program.
• Successful NBCOT certification.
• AOTA OT registration and NJ licensure required.
• NJ Department of Education OT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors high‑quality therapy programs for individual and group sessions.
• Designs, fabricates, or adjusts therapeutic equipment and assesses assistive technology needs.
• Develops IEP goals and completes daily notes for students.
• Collaborates with staff using a team-based approach.
• Provides supervision and guidance to aides and nurses in the classroom setting.
• Works closely with families to support student outcomes.

Skills

Therapy approaches

Child development

Confidentiality & communication

Professional ethics

Mobility / physical activity

Education

Master's degree in OT

NBCOT certification

AOTA OT registration

NJ OT license

NJ Department of Education OT certification

Job description

Pillar High School, part of Pillar Care Continuum, in Livingston, NJ, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role. The position focuses on developing and monitoring therapy programs within a supportive, team-based environment.

The OT will work with students, collaborate with families, and participate in interdisciplinary planning to support independence and participation in the community.