Anderson Center for Autism

Join Our Mission to Optimize Quality of Life

At Anderson Center for Autism, our mission is “optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism.” Our vision is to serve as a world-class provider and leader, grounded in the philosophy that all people deserve to live a life of quality.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide direct individual and group occupational therapy services—onsite and as prescribed within each individual’s IEP or ISP—while also offering consultation and training to staff and families. Your work will support both school age and preschool children, helping them build functional skills, improve sensory regulation, and participate more fully in daily life. As needed, you may also supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT students within the program.

Pay Range: $78,120–$82,120 based on experience
Position requires travel between Staatsburg and Pine Plains locations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments, shares findings with the interdisciplinary team, and develops individualized treatment plans informed by formal evaluations and ongoing data. Interventions are adjusted regularly based on progress monitoring and evidence-based practices.
• Deliver individual and group OT services as outlined in IEPs and ISPs, with a focus on sensory, motor, adaptive, and functional skill development. Collaboration with related service providers is expected, including co-treatment when appropriate.
• Provides consultation to program staff, participates in team meetings, and supports the implementation of sensory strategies, ADL programming, and behavioral supports. Coaching and modeling interventions for classroom, residential, and program staff are key components of this collaborative work.
• Accurate and timely documentation is essential, along with maintaining all required records, using data to guide recommendations, and adhering to agency policies, safety procedures, and professional standards.
• The position also involves ongoing professional growth through training, supervision, workshops, in-service sessions, and continued education in ASD and evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• NYS license as a Registered Occupational Therapist
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet agency crisis-intervention qualification standards (training provided)
• Ability to assist in emergency evacuations (training provided)
• Passion for supporting individuals with autism through a compassionate, strengths-based approach

Why Join Anderson Center Consulting & Training as an Occupational Therapist?

• Collaborative, mission‑driven environment committed to improving quality of life for individuals across diverse settings.
• Opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Meaningful impact through empowering individuals, families, and organizations with functional, evidence‑based OT strategies.
• Varied consultation opportunities across school and residential setting allowing for dynamic and rewarding clinical experiences.

• 403(b) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Scholarships & college partnership tuition discounts
• Agency-sponsored activities (volleyball, bowling, wellness events)
• Support for conference attendance and continuing education credits
• And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits 

Keywords: Occupational Therapist, OTR, Pediatrics, Autism, ASD, Sensory Integration, ADLs, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, School-Based OT, Behavioral Support, Interdisciplinary Team

 

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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