Occupational Therapist-PART TIME (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Newfoundland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks an Occupational Therapist I to evaluate and implement therapy programs for children with diverse needs. This 11-month position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and offers a competitive salary with a hiring incentive. Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt relief program

Free parking

Child care subsidies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
• Previous experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate and treat students as per referrals.
• Educate parents/caretakers and staff in student care.
• Prepare documentation including IEPs and reports.

Skills

Clinical care focus

Competence across age groups

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS)

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning, execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction, sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTA’s and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.

11-month position with up to $2,500 hiring incentive.

Responsibilities

Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.

Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.

Prepare written documentation including annual IEP’s, quarterly reports, daily log notes, billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI, Maryland OT guidelines, and Comar guidelines.

Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.

Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.

Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.

Participates and supports OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews

Qualifications

• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

EDUCATION:

• Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
• Previous experience in pediatrics preferred

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Minimum pay range

USD $35.58/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $48.80/Hr.