Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Compensation: $85,000-$116,000 annually

Company Overview:
Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus, which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Who We Are:

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals who work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways and to manage students' difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

Benefits: (check for FT, PT or All)

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage:
  Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

Who You Are:

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You are a licensed occupational therapist with experience supporting students with complex developmental, sensory, and functional needs.
• You are skilled in conducting functional assessments and translating findings into individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• You utilize student-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based occupational therapy approaches to support independence and daily functioning.
• You are comfortable integrating therapeutic interventions across academic, residential, and campus life environments.
• You collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, educators, residential staff, and families, to support coordinated care.
• You remain calm, analytical, and solutions-focused when responding to challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
• You demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with confidential student information.
• You are adaptable and able to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up your sleeves to support students and staff.
• You have strong written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students' functional, sensory, and daily living skills.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and interventions aligned with student goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services using evidence-based and student-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support across academic and residential environments.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and caregivers regarding progress, development, and clinical needs.
• Provide consultation and guidance to staff to support student independence, skill acquisition, and functional outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, evaluations, and reports in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support students in developing life skills, self-regulation, and functional independence across settings.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, professional…