Therapy - School OT

Cynet Health; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a School Occupational Therapist in Warwick, RI, to join the Special Services team. The role focuses on evaluating students with disabilities and delivering occupational therapy to support academic participation.

The OT will develop individualized treatment plans, provide direct and consultative services, and collaborate with teachers, parents, psychologists, and other staff. Compliance and accurate documentation are essential to ensure eligibility and progress.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education laws, IEP processes, and school-based therapy practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students to identify needs in fine motor skills, sensory integration, self-help, and school access
• Develop and implement individualized OT treatment plans aligned with educational goals
• Provide direct and consultative OT services to students
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, psychologists, and other support staff
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations through documentation and progress reports
• Support students in developing essential skills for classroom participation, mobility, and independence

Skills

IEP processes

Communication & collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Masters in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Therapy - School OT

Profession: Therapy

Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Duration: Full-time

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 6

Experience: Relevant experience in school-based settings preferred

License: Current Occupational Therapist license

Certifications: Masters in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Must-Have:

• Knowledge of special education laws, IEP processes, and school-based therapy practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and assessment skills

Description:An Occupational Therapist works as part of a Special Services team.This role is focused on helping students with disabilities develop skills for successful participation in educational activities.Responsibilities generally include evaluating students to identify their needs in fine motor skills, sensory integration, self-help, and school access.Developing and implementing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans aligned with educational goals and student needs is essential.Providing direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students is a critical aspect of the role.Collaboration with teachers, parents, psychologists, and other support staff is required.Participation in meetings to contribute recommendations regarding accommodations, modifications, and services is expected.Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations through proper documentation, progress reports, evaluations, and service records is necessary.Support for students in developing essential skills for classroom participation, mobility, and independence is a key responsibility.The Occupational Therapist works closely with a department dedicated to supporting students with disabilities through educational and therapeutic services.