School Occupational Therapist | Archbald, Pennsylvania

ProCare Therapy; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks an Occupational Therapist to support early childhood education in Lackawanna County, PA. This contract role starts immediately and offers 21 hours per week onsite with potential to add hours as needs grow.

You will collaborate with school teams, assess student needs, design interventions, document progress, and participate in professional learning communities to enhance classroom participation.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license issued in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with school-based OT processes and teams.
• Exposure to early childhood settings and working with young children.
• Ability to obtain current Pennsylvania child clearances.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services onsite to students in early childhood programs.
• Support students' functional skills, sensory processing and motor development.
• Collaborate with educational teams, families and caregivers.
• Evaluate needs and design individualized treatment interventions.
• Maintain documentation and progress reporting per school protocols.
• Adapt interventions and scheduling as student needs evolve.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Active OT license PA

School-based OT experience

Early childhood exposure

Clearances (PA)

Communication and collaboration

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm for education environment

Job description

Bring your expertise in Occupational Therapy to early childhood education settings in Lackawanna County. This contract opportunity offers an immediate start and the valuable chance to work onsite with children in their formative years. Youll begin by providing therapy services 21 hours a week, spread over 2-3 days, with the exciting possibility for more hours as needs grow. This is a rewarding opportunity to foster skill development and support childrens success in school environments.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapy license in Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated experience with school-based OT processes.
• Previous exposure to early childhood settings; comfortable working with young children.
• Ability to obtain or provide current Pennsylvania clearances.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic educational environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services onsite to students in early childhood programs.
• Support students functional skills, sensory processing, and motor development to maximize participation in academic settings.
• Collaborate closely with educational teams, families, and caregivers.
• Evaluate student needs and design individualized treatment interventions.
• Maintain thorough documentation and progress reporting in compliance with school protocols.
• Adapt interventions and scheduling to meet evolving student needs throughout the year.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to a positive learning environment.

This role offers schedule flexibilitywith 2-3 days per week to start and potential to expand to full-timeand the satisfaction of making a direct difference for young learners. Expect a smooth hiring process, including a convenient Zoom interview, so you can get started quickly.