Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and Regional Director, the Occupational Therapist provides OT services that meet the educational needs of each student in the OT's area of responsibility.
Serves as an Occupational Therapist to students from Preschool through Transitions. Evaluates needs of children within the educational system or school. Applies scientific principles in assessment. Conducts case management and supervision of assignments. Attends school meetings and completes assessment reports. Provides specific disability area services related to occupational therapy, and special education services to individuals with impairments across the special education disability areas.
The Occupational Therapist facilitates the prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children for educationally related occupational therapy according to established IEPs and 504 plans.
Employees in this job class receive limited supervision from a school administrator or designee and will consult and provide therapy in a variety of classrooms/school/early intervention settings at more than one site, with many different educational team members, within a framework of special education policies and procedures. This job class requires independent clinical judgment, well-developed communication skills, and the ability to work in a variety of settings. Therapy may be provided on a direct, consultative or monitoring basis.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Occupational Therapist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
