School-Based Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Therapy Source; Throop (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Therapy Source, Inc. is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-person services to private school students with autism and behavioral needs during the current school year. This part-time role offers 2–3 days per week during school hours, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities do not include crisis intervention or physical holds. The OT will conduct evaluations, develop goals, support IEPs, maintain documentation, and collaborate with teachers and staff to

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

In-person service delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

O. T. license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Therapy Source is seeking a Pennsylvania‑licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide in‑person services to private school students with autism and behavioral needs during the current school year. This part‑time position offers 2–3 days per week during school‑day hours, between 8:00AM and 3:30PM. Responsibilities do not include crisis intervention or physical holds.

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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