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Location

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve students' fine and sensory motor skills. You will deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services while collaborating with school staff and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license, along with a minimum of two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as well as a commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines.

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Job description

  • At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
  • Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives.
  • Join our team and help students write their new story.
  • As an Occupational Therapist at New Story Schools, you will help students build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills that promote independence and participation in learning.
  • You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to design individualized strategies that support each student’s success.
  • What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines What You’ll Do Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting Why You’ll Love Working Here Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting Health, dental, and vision insurance Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Coverage
  • 401k Retirement Savings
  • Career Development Programs
  • Health Savings Account Contributions
  • Leadership Training
  • Wellness Perks