School-Based Physical Therapist (PT) / Occupational Therapist (OT)

Focal Point Medical Staffing; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 97.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Focal Point Medical Staffing is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations and therapy in New York City-area schools. You will develop IEP-aligned treatment plans and deliver services on-site during school hours, either individually or in groups.

Applicants must hold an active NY OT license and NYSED registration, with at least one year of professional OT experience. Collaboration with educators and families is essential to support student independence and learning

Qualifikationen

• Active New York State license and NYSED registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in OT.

Aufgaben

• Provide evaluations and individualized therapy within your licensed discipline.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with IEPs.
• Deliver services on-site during school hours, individually or in groups.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related-service providers.
• Participate in IEP and student planning meetings when required.
• Recommend strategies and adaptive equipment to support participation.

Kenntnisse

NY license

NYSED OT registration

Experience 1+ year

Strong communication

Documentation

Organization

Time management

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company

Focal Point Medical Staffing

Location

New York City - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island

Pay

$85 per hour for either discipline

Anticipated Hours

Approximately 24 hours per week, 4 Days per week

Setting

On-site school assignments during school-day hours

Join Our School-Based Therapy Talent Pool

Focal Point Medical Staffing is building its talent pool of experienced Occupational Therapists for several school-based openings.

We welcome qualified clinicians interested in helping students develop independence, access their learning environment, and reach their educational goals.

Placements are subject to client approval, assignment availability, and completion of onboarding requirements.

Applicants must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist.

Compensation and Schedule

• $85 per hour
• Assignments of approximately 24 hours per week.
• School-day schedules; specific days, locations, and hours vary.
• Employer-sponsored benefits are not offered for these positions at this time. Any legally required leave or benefits will be provided.
• Assignment details and compensation terms will be reviewed before acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and individualized therapy within your licensed discipline.
• Develop and implement treatment plans aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), as applicable.
• Deliver individual and/or group services according to authorized schedules.
• Complete accurate, timely evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and other related-service providers.
• Participate in IEP and student planning meetings as required.
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student participation.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow professional standards and school policies.

Occupational Therapist Duties

Support fine motor and visual motor skills, sensory regulation, classroom participation, and school-related daily living skills.

Requirements

• Active New York State license and current NYSED registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least one year of professional experience in your licensed discipline.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment drug screening, consistent with applicable law.
• Ability to obtain and maintain fingerprint clearance and any school or district authorization required for the assignment.
• Completion of applicable New York child-abuse identification/reporting and child-abuse-in-an-educational-setting training requirements.
• Ability to meet assignment-specific health clearance and onboarding requirements before starting.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Availability to provide services on-site during assigned school hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric or school-based therapy experience.
• Experience providing IEP-based services and documenting student progress.
• Experience supporting students with autism, developmental delays, or other disabilities.

About Focal Point Medical Staffing

Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations.

We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration with the communities we serve.

Our school-based clinicians help students build independence, participate in the classroom, and reach their educational goals.

We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration with the communities we serve.

Company Description Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations to support their staffing needs.

Our school-based clinicians help students build independence, participate in the classroom, and reach their educational goals. We value clinical excellence, dependable service, clear communication, and collaboration with the communities we serve. Company Description Focal Point Medical Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing agency established in 2019. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with schools and healthcare organizations to support their staffing needs.