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Job Title: Coordinator II

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: SPF - School Based Therapies

Req #: 0000259143

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $74,100.00 - $124,100.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

School Services Occupational Therapy Coordinator II – Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health

At Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, School Services Occupational Therapy Coordinators play an essential role in supporting high-quality occupational therapy services across school districts while helping students achieve meaningful participation and success in their educational environments. As a Coordinator II, you will combine direct clinical practice with clinical leadership, staff mentorship, district coordination, and program oversight. You will collaborate with educators, families, therapists, school administrators, and interdisciplinary professionals to ensure students receive educationally relevant occupational therapy services that promote independence, participation, and achievement. This position offers the opportunity to make a broader impact by supporting therapists, strengthening school district partnerships, improving service delivery, and promoting best practices in school-based occupational therapy. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and empowering clinicians to grow professionally while improving outcomes for students and families.

A typical day for a School Services Occupational Therapy Coordinator II may include:

• Coordinating occupational therapy activities and service delivery across assigned school districts and contract sites while maintaining an assigned direct service workload
• Conducting occupational therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments for students in accordance with school district and Children's Specialized Hospital requirements and established timelines
• Developing and implementing individualized, goal-oriented therapeutic interventions that are educationally relevant and support students' participation, independence, and success in the school environment
• Collaborating with teachers, special educators, related service providers, administrators, families, and therapists to develop comprehensive, transdisciplinary plans that support student achievement
• Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other school team meetings, either in person, by phone, or through virtual platforms, to provide clinical recommendations and support educational planning
• Maintaining ongoing communication with District Special Education Directors, Supervisors, school personnel, families, therapists, and Children's Specialized Hospital leadership to facilitate effective service delivery
• Monitoring referrals, confirmations, evaluations, schedules, databases, and SEMI tracking for assigned school districts to ensure accurate and timely service coordination
• Supervising and coordinating scheduling within assigned districts to promote quality, efficiency, continuity, and appropriate utilization of therapy services
• Providing clinical mentorship and support to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, entry-level therapists, Lead Therapists, and Senior Therapists in collaboration with the Administrative Director and other Coordinators
• Monitoring staff documentation and service delivery as part of ongoing quality assurance and ensuring adherence to Children's Specialized Hospital and school district policies
• Providing instruction, training, supervision, and consultation to school personnel regarding therapeutic strategies, prescribed treatment plans, adaptive equipment, and classroom accommodations
• Supporting the orientation and onboarding of new therapy staff assigned to school districts and contributing to the professional development of team members
• Collaborating with the Administrative Director and other leadership team members regarding performance appraisals, performance management plans, staffing needs, recruitment, and supervisory requirements
• Coordinating evaluations and services for out-of-district students and serving as a resource for students requiring supplemental aids, specialized equipment, or additional services beyond typical school district resources
• Supporting students whose school performance is significantly affected by medical intervention, changes in functional status, or specialized equipment needs
• Applying knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and least restrictive environment considerations to support appropriate educational access and services
• Assisting the Administrative Director with matters related to New Jersey occupational therapy regulations, licensure, certifications, school district requirements, and other regulatory or accrediting standards
• Identifying operational challenges and developing action plans to address issues requiring timely solutions, including situations that arise in the absence of the Administrative Director
• Collaborating with senior staff, Coordinators, and the Administrative Director to develop and update operational procedures and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency
• Assisting with therapist recruitment efforts and collaborating with leadership to identify preliminary staffing and equipment needs for budget planning
• Maintaining therapy equipment and inventory while ensuring appropriate accountability for resources across assigned sites
• Completing timely and accurate documentation, databases, referral tracking, schedules, SEMI tracking, billing logs, and other required records in accordance with Children's Specialized Hospital and school district policies
• Completing mandatory education, training, and professional development requirements while maintaining clinical competencies appropriate to the position
• Participating in the training and supervision of occupational therapy fieldwork students, when applicable, and contributing to the development of future clinicians
• Meeting productivity expectations while representing Children's Specialized Hospital with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional school-based care

This role might be for you if:

• You are an experienced occupational therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and adolescents in educational environments
• You enjoy combining direct clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and coordination responsibilities
• You have strong knowledge of the educational model of occupational therapy service delivery and understand how it differs from the medical model
• You enjoy collaborating with educators, families, therapists, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement and participation
• You are comfortable providing clinical mentorship, guidance, and support to occupational therapy staff at varying levels of experience
• You have strong organizational skills and can effectively coordinate services, schedules, referrals, documentation, and staffing needs across multiple school locations
• You are a strong communicator who can establish effective working relationships with school district leadership and Children's Specialized Hospital staff
• You enjoy problem-solving, developing action plans, and identifying opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of therapy services
• You are knowledgeable about IEP processes, special education requirements, ADA, Section 504, least restrictive environment considerations, and school-based occupational therapy practices
• You are committed to professional development, evidence-based pediatric practice, regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards of clinical quality
• You demonstrate sound clinical judgment, leadership, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with organizational leadership
• You value collaboration, compassion, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, therapists, and school communities

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Certification: Appropriate New Jersey School Certification required.
• Experience: Previous pediatric and/or school-based occupational therapy experience required. Experience providing clinical mentorship, supervision, coordination, or leadership within a school-based or pediatric setting is strongly preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise, coordinate, or support occupational therapy staff and collaborate with school district leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of school-based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, educationally relevant intervention planning, IEP processes, documentation requirements, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the educational model of service delivery.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of New Jersey occupational therapy regulations, professional standards, ADA, Section 504, and requirements related to school-based occupational therapy services.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively with therapists, educators, administrators, families, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule: Ability to work a Full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week), maintain availability during regular school hours and required meetings, and travel between assigned school locations as needed.
• Professional Responsibilities: Ability to maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, mandatory training, and professional competencies within established timelines.