Occupational Therapist School Setting - Bethlehem, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A contract opportunity is available for Occupational Therapists specializing in school-based services, focusing on preschool early intervention. This role offers itinerant service delivery across Carbon and Lehigh Counties in Pennsylvania, with a schedule of 35 hours per week. Candidates should be prepared to work with children from Pre-K through 12th grade, demonstrating flexibility in caseload assignments that may evolve throughout the school year.

Location:

• Positions primarily serve Carbon County or Lehigh County.
• The main administrative office is located in Schnecksville, PA; however, service locations may vary.

Responsibilities:

• Provide itinerant occupational therapy services to preschool early intervention clients.
• Adapt to school-age caseloads during the school year as needed.
• Collaborate with educational teams to support student developmental goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with program requirements.
• Deliver in-person therapy services according to the Early Intervention calendar and school year schedule.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Pennsylvania OT licensure.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Valid Pennsylvania Professional Practice Identification (PPID) number.
• Experience with preschool early intervention and school-based occupational therapy services preferred.
• Ability to provide in-person services exclusively.
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations within the designated counties.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits and Perks:

• Contract position with consistent work hours.
• Opportunity to impact a diverse pediatric population.
• Supportive administrative structure.

Interested professionals who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply. When submitting, please include:

• Full name.
• City of residence.
• Bullet-point summary highlighting relevant skills and experience.
• Updated resume reflecting applicable occupational therapy experience.

This role is available for immediate start and extends tentatively through the 2026-2027 school year with continuous Early Intervention service throughout the calendar year. Apply now to contribute to meaningful early childhood intervention services in the Pennsylvania region.

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