Occupational Therapist (Contractor)
Independent contractor position for a licensed Occupational Therapist.
About the Role
We 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) is required. 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.
Located 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 beyond what traditional methods can achieve. The programs are both therapeutic, treating the social-emotional aspects, and academic, providing intense support and strategies for educational success.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy treatment to our students with occupational needs.
- Write progress notes on each student with appropriate treatment goals.
- Consult with a multi-disciplinary team to support students related to OT needs.
- Clinician invoices Academics West monthly for services provided.
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Experience treating children and adolescents.
- 3-5+ years experience preferred.
Schedule
Three days a week and flexible during the school day.
Benefits
Independent contractor role.
Start date: Fall 2026.