Position Summary

RCM Healthcare is hiring a full-time, onsite Occupational Therapist to support students at a private school for the upcoming school year. This role focuses on helping students achieve their developmental and educational goals through collaboration with educators, families, and the school community. It offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities Schedule / Shift

• • Shift details: School Day Schedule
  • Hours per week: 35–40
  • Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

• Provides educationally and developmentally-based occupational therapy to support students’ individual goals and access to the school environment
• Develop clear and effective therapeutic goals focused on improving student ability to perform daily tasks and achieve greater independence
• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of  treatment
• Provide timely and clear feedback to students based on targeted goals 
• Push-in to facilitate generalization of skills in academic settings
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding student sessions, goals and outcomes 
• Observe impact of treatment at various stages and adjust care plans to achieve targeted goal
• Communicate with student families via email, conferences, and progress reports
• Collaborates with the school team to determine student needs, supports, accommodations and modifications appropriate to students who receive physical therapy
• Advise student and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Work collaboratively with faculty and therapy team to ensure support student development
• Therapists participate as a part of the staff in responsibilities including chaperoning events, lunch duty, and advisory in Upper School; their participation in the community builds essential relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential Qualities

• Maintains and illustrates high standards of honesty, integrity, and appropriate confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians
• Appreciation for the school’s mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
• A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school–to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school-based setting
• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid NY State OT License

Benefits

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan