Occupational Therapist-PART TIME (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus) $2,000 Hiring In[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to deliver therapy programs for children facing neuromotor dysfunction and sensory disorders. This rewarding role involves evaluating and treating students, educating families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. With a focus on professional development, the position offers a supportive environment to enhance your skills while making a significant impact on young lives. The opportunity includes a competitive salary and a hiring incentive, making it an attractive choice for dedicated professionals passionate about pediatric care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt relief program

Free parking

Child care subsidies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competence across all age groups is essential for this role.
• Focus on neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat students based on referrals.
• Educate parents and staff on student care and home programs.
• Prepare documentation in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Clinical care for neonates

Pediatric care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

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

1. Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.
2. Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
3. 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.
4. Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
5. Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.
6. Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
7. Participate and support 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.