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Job description
Benefits:
nIndependent contractor
nOccupational Therapist
nIndependent Contractor
nWe are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to provide consultant work for our K-12 population of students with a variety of therapeutic needs. Experience with special education students (LD/ADHD/ASD) required to be considered. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative and supportive work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone to expand their business and collaborate with an outstanding academic and clinical team.
nStart date: Fall 2026
nResponsibilities:
nProvide evidence-based Occupational Therapy treatment to our students with occupational needs.
nWrite progress notes on each student with appropriate treatment goals.
nConsult with a multi-disciplinary team to support students related to OT needs.
nClinician invoices Academics West monthly for services provided
nQualifications:
nLicensed Occupational Therapist
nExperience treating children and adolescent
n3-5+ years experience preferred
nHours: Three days a week and flexible during school day
nLocated in the heart of Lincoln Center-NYC, Academics West is a therapeutic school that services up to 85 students from 1st grade through 12th grade who exhibit social-emotional challenges and/or learning differences. Our small student to teacher ratio (5:2) allows us to work more intensively with students, achieving good outcomes. Clinically Informed Academics (CIA) is an approach infused throughout the curriculum that considers the whole student to formulate effective individualized learning strategies. This approach combines clinical knowledge with academic interventions to help students improve beyondwhat traditional methods can achieve.The programs are both therapeutic, treating the social-emotional aspects, and academic, providing intense support and strategies for educational success.
nTo Apply
nEmail a cover letter of interest stating how you learned of the position opening, The position will remain open until filled. All applications will be kept confidential.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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