Occupational Therapist (OT)

Meliora Academy • Meriden, CT

3d • $77,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Meliora Academy is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and innovative Occupational Therapist to provide screening, assessment, and therapeutic services to students ages 4–22 with significant delays in fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, motor planning, daily living skills, and sensory integration. The role helps students participate and succeed in the school setting through individualized, evidence-based support and collaboration with students’ instructional teams, families, and other professionals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Department of Public Health licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current Safety-Care, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
• Clinical knowledge and experience evaluating students and developing treatment plans in a school-based setting.
• Experience working with neurodiverse students.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments with the instructional team to identify sensory processing issues that may interfere with learning.
• Develop and implement programs, goals, and objectives addressing students’ fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, daily living skills, and sensory integration.
• Develop practical strategies that professionals working with each student can use to address sensory needs.
• Recommend equipment for individual students or the school.
• Provide staff support and training in occupational therapy expertise, including training and support for COTAs as needed.
• Share research-based interventions with instructional staff and BCBAs.
• Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and other team meetings.
• Communicate with parents and provide training and support as needed; conduct home visits upon request.
• Complete progress reports, IEP codes, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records, data collection, reports, and documentation of services.
• Attend in-service trainings, workshops, and meetings, and review current occupational therapy research and literature to stay informed about current practices and trends.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time