Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Academic Learning Services is a privately owned educational organization offering Academic Intervention, subject-matter tutoring, Speech & Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. We are located in Cincinnati, Ohio near Kenwood.

We are hiring a licensed OT.

• Competitive Pay ($50-$60/hour) and benefits
• Seeking Fulltime, flexible hours
• Engaging and supportive work environment
• Wonderful students and families

The Occupational Therapist delivers services to assist children in developing increased independence and success in the areas of academic and life skills. The Occupational Therapists at Academic Learning Services strive to utilize a child-centered treatment approach to help students and children improve their skills and level of independence.

The OT provides academic and therapeutic support for students in our Learning Lab program and students for IEP support. The majority of students have Individualized Education Program (IEPs). The OT addresses and reports on the IEP goals and objectives.

Areas of focus include:

• Activities to develop increased motor planning, executive functioning, and body awareness
• Continued development fine motor skills to enhance handwriting, hand dexterity, control, and strength
• Self-help strategies for greater independence in daily activities
• Development of play skills
• Behavioral interventions and self-regulation strategies to assist and manage emotions
• Treatment and techniques to improve visual perceptual skills including visual motor skill development
• Cognitive training to help children improve attention, ability to follow directions, and problem solve
• Skills and tools to assist with self-regulation inside and outside of the classroom
• Utilizing vestibular and sensory strategies to increase balance and coordination
• Appropriate and child-centered use of strategies to assist with sensory modulation

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents and staff
• Complete IEP trials and collect data for progress reports
• Arrive to work on time
• Contribute to a positive and professional work environment

Start Date: November 30, 2026 (or sooner if needed)

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person