Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Occupational Therapist

Pay: $60,000 - $67,000 annually. Sign-on Bonus available.

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)


• Up to 12 days of paid time off


• 14–16 paid holidays annually


• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing


• License Reimbursement


• Ongoing Professional Development


• On-site mentorship from senior staff


• Health, dental and vision insurance/Opt-out payment (up to $1,000 per year)

Your Impact as an Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy service while supporting the transdisciplinary team.

• Deliver services as mandated


• Create and maintain all required documentation


• Participate as part of the educational/clinical team for each student


• Applies best, evidence based, practice methods


• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect


• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off


• Perform any other duty as requested by your supervisor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Bachelor or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a New York State accredited college or university

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.:

• Licensed and registered by the State Education Department in Occupational Therapy


• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®)


• Must be First Aid, CPR and SCIP-R certified; fingerprint clearance through Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.