Pediatric Occupational Therapist - School Based Only
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Mighty Minds and Muscles
New York, NY, US
Summary
Provide direct pediatric occupational therapy, consultation, and evaluation services within public and private school settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement child-centered care and functional skill-building strategies.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled School-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy, consultation, and evaluation services in public and private schools throughout NYC, including D75 program. You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and have access to ongoing professional development and on-the-job mentorship.
What makes This Role Special?
In this school-based position, we encourage and train our therapists to think outside the box — to go beyond traditional school-based therapy by bringing the creativity and quality of private practice into the educational environment. You’ll work in schools, but won’t be limited by the typical “school therapy” mindset. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about helping kids thrive through movement, play, and functional skill-building — not just handwriting drills. If you're driven to make a difference using dynamic, child-centered approaches, you’ll feel right at home here.
Qualifications and requirements
- Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- Active New York State OT License
- Pediatric experience required (including sensory integration, handwriting, and self-regulation strategies)
- Creative, motivated, disciplined, and confident working independently
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- On-the-job mentorship
- Collaborative community focused on child-centered care
About usAt Mighty Minds and Muscles we’re passionate about empowering children - and therapist! Based in Lower Manhattan, we offer a collaborative, supportive, and energetic work environment. Our mission is to provide you with the mentorship, tools, and learning opportunities you need to become an expert pediatric OT. And yes—plenty of amazing children to brighten your day.
Mighty Minds and Muscles is a small, boutique team-oriented therapy and coaching organization. We focus on the whole child and the whole family. Our approach is thorough and progressive; we are not just a therapy clinic but also a learning center.
We believe that the body and mind develop through progressive developmental changes and psychological breakthroughs. We also believe that one's environment has a great effect on our sensory systems and sometimes we need to change the environment, in order to change ourselves (and vice versa).
We focus on building strong, confident children and families through a combination of ‘bottom-up’ neurodevelopmental exercises and ‘top-down’ organizational strategies. We understand development and learning in a way that others may not.
We offer unique state-of-the-art programs in center. We are one of the first to offer some successful international therapy & learning interventions such as the Tomatis Method Listening Program, the Cellfield Reading Intervention and techniques Masgatova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration work.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
Mighty Minds and Muscles is a small, boutique team-oriented therapy and coaching organization. We focus on the whole child and the whole family. Our approach is thorough and progressive; we are not just a therapy clinic but also a learning center.
We believe that the body and mind develop through progressive developmental changes and psychological breakthroughs. We also believe that one's environment has a great effect on our sensory systems and sometimes we need to change the environment, in order to change ourselves (and vice versa).
We focus on building strong, confident children and families through a combination of ‘bottom-up’ neurodevelopmental exercises and ‘top-down’ organizational strategies. We understand development and learning in a way that others may not.
We offer unique state-of-the-art programs in center. We are one of the first to offer some successful international therapy & learning interventions such as the Tomatis Method Listening Program, the Cellfield Reading Intervention and techniques Masgatova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration work.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
