Teletherapy Occupational Therapist | Massachusetts

Virtual Occupational Therapist Therapeutic Day School

Location: Westfield, MA (Remote with potential onsite service) Schedule: Approximately 3 hours per week, contract

This role provides occupational therapy services to students in grades 812 attending a therapeutic public day special education program. The school serves approximately 20 students on site, with a capacity for 30, referred from out-of-district sending Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in western Massachusetts. Student needs include emotional and learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and school refusal patterns. The environment emphasizes trauma-informed care, student voice, small class sizes, and strong staff support. This program does not address physically explosive behaviors.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver direct OT sessions via telehealth platforms, collaborating with on-site staff to support students.
• Provide consultation to educators and clinical staff on sensory processing, organization, and executive functioning strategies tailored to student needs.
• Implement practical, transition-focused goal work such as improving material organization, sensory regulation, visual perceptual skills, and activities of daily living.
• Translate IEP goals into engaging, teen-appropriate activities, accommodating students resistant to adult guidance.
• Perform ongoing progress monitoring, documentation, and contribute in team meetings.
• Coordinate with speech therapists when necessary for integrated student support.

Qualifications:

• Licensed or license-eligible Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Previous experience in school-based settings, with a preference for high school populations.
• Proficient in delivering occupational therapy effectively via telehealth, including camera setup and online engagement techniques.
• Skilled in working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Additional information:

• Utilization of a HIPAA and FERPA-compliant telehealth platform.
• Optional locked-down touchscreen workstation available at the school free of charge.
• On-site support provided for every therapy session.
• Access to clinical and technical assistance.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, November 5. Services to commence following credentialing clearance.

Apply now to contribute expertise in teletherapy and school-based occupational therapy within a therapeutic educational setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $34.74 to $64.74. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.