Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.
As an Occupational Therapist at New Story Schools, you will help students build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills that promote independence and participation in learning. You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to design individualized strategies that support each student’s success.
- What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license
- Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children
- Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills
- Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students
- Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes
- Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals
- Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both 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
New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve students' fine and sensory motor skills. Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services while collaborating with staff and families to ensure goal carryover.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, an active Pennsylvania license, and at least two years of experience, including one year with children. Candidates must have a strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,257 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 345 active | 9,279 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at New Story Schools (PA) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,257 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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