Part Time Occupational Therapist
Job Description:
- Provide high quality, direct occupational therapy services to assigned students in accordance with the student’s mandated IEP and service goals
- Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluations of all students’ occupational therapy needs using documented best practices
- Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans
- Log all student interactions within the EMS platform including detailed therapy notes that follow Medicaid guidelines
- Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and school guidelines
- Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with occupational therapy needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met
- Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with occupational therapy needs and potential learning issues
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited institution
- NBCOT Certification
- Valid Board and/or Department of Education License for Occupational Therapy for your state of residence and the state you will be assigned to work in
- Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned
- 2+ years' experience in K-12 school setting
- Strong technology skills
- High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Flexibility in work hours (but they must be during school hours – from 8 am to 8 pm)
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000, payable in two equal installments of $1,000 each
- Flexible work environment including work from home
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