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Occupational Therapist – School Age Program

Cheektowaga, NY | Monday–Friday Schedule | 7am-3pm (can vary slightly) | No Nights, Weekends or Holidays!

If you’re searching for a career where you can grow professionally, collaborate with an incredible interdisciplinary team and maintain a strong work-life balance — this could be the opportunity for you.

Pay

$30.00-39.00/hour

(Based on education level, certification and experience)

Why Join Us?

• $3,000 Retention Bonus (After 1 full year of full time employment)

• Outstanding work-life balance

• No nights, weekends or holidays

• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO

• Affordable medical, dental, vision & life insurance

• Employer 403(b) with matching contributions

• On demand pay options

• Paid training & professional development

• Supportive leadership and collaborative school environment

What You’ll Do

As an Occupational Therapist in our School Age Program, you will:

Screen and evaluate people in terms of physical motor skills, motor planning, strength, musculoskeletal impairments, and functional activities as related to the scope of practice for occupational therapy.
Trains staff/caregivers to carry out occupational therapy programs (sensory diets, environmental adaptations, feeding programs etc.) related activities to further benefit the person for maximum carry over
Develop functional age-appropriate goals and outcomes/objectives for incorporation into the person’s plan (IEP, ITP, etc.) to meet the unique occupational therapy related needs of the people we support.
Implement treatment by administering and/or supervising therapy procedures involving selected activities, treatment, and therapeutic/adaptive equipment as needed, to fulfill specific, person centered, goals and objectives.

✅ Qualifications

Required:

Current Occupational Therapist License in the state of New York
Successful completion of an Occupational Therapist program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) PLUS current licensure within NY state

The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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School Age Occupational Therapist