School Occupational Therapist | West Chester, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your passion for supporting student growth to a collaborative educational environment! We're seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide essential support for middle school students during the school year. This full-time contract role, based onsite, offers the opportunity to make a real difference while working alongside committed professionals.

What You’ll Need:

• Active and valid Occupational Therapy license/certification in Pennsylvania
• Proven, recent experience working in school-based settings (required)
• Strong understanding of the needs of urban school communities
• Ability and willingness to obtain PA clearances
• Confidence working solely as an OT (no COTAs in this role)
• Flexibility to support an additional site if coverage is needed
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation
• Comfortable interviewing virtually via Zoom

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized and group occupational therapy services to middle school students onsite
• Collaborate with educators, staff, and families to develop and implement effective treatment plans
• Accurately document student progress, write reports, and maintain case records as required by state and district guidelines
• Participate in IEP meetings and serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team
• Adapt therapy methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs within an urban setting
• Balance caseload priorities, travel between sites as assigned, and manage your schedule for 35 hours per week

You’ll be working full-time during the school calendar, beginning as soon as possible through June 10, 2027, allowing you to see meaningful progress in students’ lives throughout multiple school years.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, urban educational environment and are ready to inspire positive change, we invite you to apply today! Take the next step in your OT career—submit your credentials and required clearance information now. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about this impactful role!

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