Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $46-52 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in New York City, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students? Cross Country Education is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist in New York City, NY to support students in grades K–8 and help them build the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Position Overview Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students in grades K–8 in alignment with their individual needs and educational goals. Collaborate with teachers, staff, families, and other related service providers to support student development and successful inclusion. Integrate occupational therapy strategies into the educational environment and provide consultation and support to school staff as appropriate. Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate student progress and needs with the educational team. Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Valid and current New York State Occupational Therapist License Ability to provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number Experience working within a school or pediatric setting preferred Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn $46.10 - $52.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 37.5-hour workweek with paid sick leave. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2 Cross Country Education Job ID a2m98f75q4ql. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist – K–8 About Cross Country Education Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.