Occupational Therapist

Catapult Learning • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Catapult Learning is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to work in school settings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role supports students with special needs in reaching their potential and improving their school and home functioning. The therapist conducts evaluations, provides occupational therapy services, prepares reports, and collaborates with students’ families and school teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, as required by state and contract.
• Registered and licensed Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist (OTR/L).
• Must have or be willing to obtain all active Pennsylvania state-mandated clearances, including child abuse, FBI fingerprint, and criminal background checks.
• Must be proficient with virtual platforms, including Teams and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience providing speech evaluations to students is preferred.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Administer screening and diagnostic tests to assess functional tasks, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and cognition.
• Provide occupational therapy services to help students access and make progress in their school and home life.
• Determine student eligibility for special education services under applicable IDEA disability categories.
• Interpret diagnostic tests, identify strengths and weaknesses in functional performance, produce standardized test scores, conduct in-person observations, and report findings to parents and, when applicable, school personnel.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive evaluation reports documenting whether an impairment is present, including results, interpretation, and recommendations in accordance with IDEA requirements.
• Serve as a member of the student’s multidisciplinary team when appropriate.
• Consult and collaborate with school psychologists and parents regarding students’ occupational therapy testing results.
• Act as a resource to parents, school personnel, and other caregivers on occupational therapy.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time