--- title: Occupational Therapist at New Story in Meriden, CT description: New Story is hiring for the Occupational Therapist role in Meriden, CT. Pays $77K–$89K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/occupational-therapist-at-new-story-01a16a52-91b3-7216-9626-aa179f2db8e3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join New Story as Occupational Therapist in Meriden, CT. Pays $77K–$89K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8kyqax.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | New Story | | **Location** | Meriden, CT | | **Salary** | $80K/yr - $89K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** New Story sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for New Story. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $71,000 – $92,000 a year (median $83,000). ## Description At Meliora Academy, we provide individualized education for students with autism and related challenges, focusing on academics, life skills, and independence. Guided by collaboration, evidence-based practice, and whole-child support, we help students grow with confidence. Join us and make a difference every day. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and innovative **Occupational Therapist** to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide screening, assessment, and therapeutic services to students ages 4–22 with significant delays in fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, motor planning, daily living skills, and sensory integration. Your work will help students participate and succeed in the school setting. **What You'll Need** - Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. - Current Department of Public Health licensure as an Occupational Therapist. - Current Safety-Care, First Aid, and CPR certifications. - Clinical knowledge and experience evaluating students and developing treatment plans in a school-based setting. - Experience working with neurodiverse students. - Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 60 pounds. **What You'll Do** - Conduct ongoing assessments with the instructional team to identify sensory processing issues that may interfere with learning. - Develop and implement programs, goals, and objectives addressing students’ fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, daily living skills, and sensory integration. - Develop practical strategies that the professionals working with each student can use to address sensory needs. - Recommend equipment for individual students or the school. - Provide staff support and training in areas of occupational therapy expertise, including training and support for COTAs as needed. - Share research-based interventions with instructional staff and BCBAs. - Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and other team meetings. - Communicate with parents and provide training and support as needed. Conduct home visits upon request. - Complete progress reports, IEP codes, and other required documentation in a timely manner. - Maintain accurate records, data collection, reports, and documentation of services. - Attend in-service trainings, workshops, and meetings, and review current occupational therapy research and literature to stay informed about current practices and trends. **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 Meliora Academy 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. 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