Local Contract Occupational Therapist
New York, NY
RCM HealthCare Travel
5x8 hrs

RCM Healthcare is seeking a dedicated full-time, onsite Occupational Therapist to support students at one of our valued private school partners for the upcoming school year! This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with educators, families, and a supportive school community. Apply today-if you’re passionate about helping students thrive, we’d love to connect!

Responsibilities:

• 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

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 

• Valid NY State OT License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school-based setting

• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• 401K Flex Spending

• Referral Bonus Program

• Weekly Direct Deposit

• Clinical Support

 

Schedule:

• School Year – Will follow 2026-27 Academic Calendar 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401K Flex Spending
• Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit

Compensation:

• $60-65/hour– based on experience

About Us:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.