Occupational Therapist; OT

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Part-Time – Queens, NY – School Day or After‑School Overview/Impact

Are you a committed and innovative Occupational Therapist passionate about assisting students in Queens develop the essential skills they need to thrive academically and independently? Knowledge Road is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to become part of our team and deliver critical support to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With a substantial city‑wide shortage of related service providers, your expertise is urgently required to assist students develop crucial life skills and achieve their full potential.

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with varied needs through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

As an OT with Knowledge Road, you will enjoy the autonomy to provide personalized therapy interventions, partnering collaboratively with school teams and families to advance student development and independence.

• Deliver direct, high-quality occupational therapy services to students in both

  individual and group settings, as required by their Individualized Education

  Service Programs/Individualized Education Programs (IESP/IEP).

• Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess students' fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and activities of daily living skills.

• Design and implement evidence-based treatment plans utilizing sensory

  integration, motor learning principles, and adaptive strategies.

• Create and modify classroom environments, learning materials, and assistive

  technology to promote student participation and independence.

• Partner extensively with parents, teachers, related service providers, and

  school administrators to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes.

• Deliver consultation and training to educational staff on positioning, adaptive

  equipment use, and sensory strategies.

• Keep meticulous and timely documentation of all services, progress, and

  outcomes in alignment with DOE regulations and Knowledge Road standards.

• Take an active role in IESP/IEP meetings, contributing expert occupational therapy

  insights and evidence-based recommendations.

• Valid NYS license as an Occupational Therapist in good standing.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) registration.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a school-based or pediatric setting.
• Competence with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms.
• NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status required or willingness to complete prior to start.

This is a part-time, school-day or after-school position with a schedule that aligns with the NYC DOE calendar. You will provide services on-site at one or more schools or at the child's home in Queens, with assignments determined by student needs. Hours/week are based on IESP/IEP mandates; caseload may fluctuate by assignment. Typically ~5-15 hours/week in school day blocks.

$75/hr (1099)

At Knowledge Road, you will benefit from:

• 1099 contractor role with fast, reliable payments
• Efficient admin and documentation workflows
• Supportive team with DOE compliance/scheduling help
• Collaborative network of NYC school-based providers

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.