School Based Therapy Manager

BNI Talent Acquisition Team•Erie, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a School-Based Therapy Manager at Barber National Institute, you will support our mission of "Making Dreams Come True" by leading high-quality therapy services that help students build communication, mobility, independence, participation, and skills that support their educational and developmental goals. You will lead and coordinate occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy services at Elizabeth Lee Black School while maintaining an active clinical role within your licensed discipline. You will supervise approximately 10 school-based therapists and provide leadership in staff development, caseload and schedule coordination, performance management, clinical quality, documentation, and departmental resources. Working closely with educators, behavior specialists, psychologists, nurses, families, and school leadership, you will ensure therapy services align with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), educational priorities, professional standards, and evidence-based practices. You will also oversee CareLogic documentation practices, support recruitment and retention efforts, and manage approved departmental resources and budgets. This position combines clinical expertise with team leadership and requires the ability to balance direct therapy services, staff supervision, operational responsibilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Master's degree in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, or another discipline that meets current educational requirements for professional licensure in the applicable therapy field required.
Minimum five years of progressive clinical experience in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech-language pathology required.
Experience supporting children or students with complex developmental, communication, sensory, motor, behavioral, or medical needs required.
Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania professional license in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech-language pathology required.
Speech-language pathologists must maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and applicable Pennsylvania educational certification required for the school setting.
Additional certifications required for the individual's clinical discipline must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid driver's license and ongoing compliance with all agency and insurer driving eligibility requirements for role-related travel.
Successful completion and maintenance of all required regulatory and agency clearances, including criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and fingerprinting, as applicable.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental requirements associated with direct therapy services and the school environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership, supervisory, clinical coordination, or team lead experience strongly preferred.
Experience in a school, approved private school, pediatric, or similar interdisciplinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading school-based occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy services while supervising approximately 10 therapists.
Providing direct therapy services within your licensed clinical discipline using evidence-based practices aligned with students' IEP goals, educational priorities, developmental needs, and established plans of care.
Supervising, coaching, and developing school-based therapists through direct observation, documentation review, performance evaluations, ongoing feedback, and professional development.
Managing therapist caseloads and schedules to promote equitable workload distribution, efficient use of clinical resources, continuity of services, and timely delivery of therapy required by students' IEPs.
Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation through oversight of CareLogic practices, monitoring record quality and completeness, and providing guidance regarding documentation requirements and professional standards.
Participating in recruitment, interviewing, candidate assessment, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain a highly qualified interdisciplinary therapy team.
Coordinating department communication, setting clear expectations, and supporting accountability and continuous improvement across the therapy team.
Collaborating with educators, behavior specialists, psychologists, nurses, families, and school leadership to address complex student needs and strengthen continuity across learning environments.
Supporting the development and implementation of educationally relevant therapy goals and monitoring student progress through data collection and outcome measurement.
Managing approved therapy department budgets and resources, including routine purchases, equipment, assistive technology, and other clinical resources.
Collaborating with school leadership on major purchases, grants, assistive technology, equipment, and other funding opportunities that strengthen therapeutic programming.
Monitoring clinical, operational, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Supporting supervision requirements for clinical fellows, graduate interns, students, and other developing professionals within applicable therapy disciplines.
Reinforcing professional standards, confidentiality, safety practices, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
Providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback while creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and accountable.
Translating organizational priorities into clear team expectations and measurable outcomes.
Partnering with administrative departments to support compliance, technology, budgeting, staffing, and organizational initiatives.
Promoting collaboration, transparent communication, ethical decision-making, adaptability, and mission-centered service.
Participating in ongoing professional development and modeling BNI's Core Commitments in daily practice.
Performing other duties as assigned to support the mission of Barber National Institute.