School Occupational Therapist | Saugerties, New York

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students by providing occupational therapy services in a supportive home setting. This contract opportunity involves working with children who have multiple disabilities and require individualized attention, helping them achieve important milestones in their development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Active license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in New York
• Experience providing OT services in schools or pediatric settings
• Comfort working with students with multiple disabilities, including global developmental delays and complex diagnoses (e.g., HIE, cerebral palsy)
• Skilled in adapting therapy approaches for nonverbal or non-ambulatory children
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with families and educational teams
• Compassion and patience to work one-on-one in a home environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored OT interventions each week (3 sessions of 30 minutes and 1 session of 45 minutes) in students’ home environments
• Focus sessions on functional skill-building, fine motor development, sensory integration, and fostering independence
• Support two students: one with developmental delays due to HIE, and another with cerebral palsy, global developmental delays, seizure history, and significant support needs
• Document progress, maintain thorough records, and communicate regularly with families and support staff
• Modify strategies as student needs evolve and ensure a safe, encouraging atmosphere

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible contract schedule with opportunities to make a lasting difference
• Experience providing highly individualized support in a home-based setting
• Opportunity to expand your expertise with complex-needs populations

If you are passionate about empowering children with diverse abilities and want to bring your occupational therapy skills to a caring home environment, we encourage you to submit your application today. Help students and families achieve meaningful progress—apply now and make a lasting impact!

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.70 to $56.70. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.