Full-Time School-Based OT — Help Students Thrive

Global Psychological; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

EAP

Mental health support

Continued education

Job summary

Global Psychological is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to join our full-time team in Ypsilanti, MI. You will conduct evaluations, develop individualized plans, and collaborate to implement IEPs within a supportive school setting.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to help students build independence in daily activities and classroom participation, with competitive hourly pay and permanent W-2 employment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to obtain the required license.
• Completion of required clinical fieldwork and eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.
• Familiarity with K-12 special education, IEPs, and school-based therapy services preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, documentation systems, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify students' functional needs, strengths, and areas for development.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Help students improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual motor integration, self-care, and other functional abilities that support participation in school activities.
• Recommend and implement environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology to support student independence.
• Develop strategies and provide training to teachers, families, and school staff to support students' daily functioning and educational participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, families, and other related-service providers to develop and implement IEPs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress reports, and service records.
• Complete required documentation for accountability and reimbursement purposes, including Medicaid documentation as applicable.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation systems

Web-based applications

Job description

Global Psychological is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to join our full-time team in Ypsilanti, MI. You will conduct evaluations, develop individualized plans, and collaborate to implement IEPs within a supportive school setting.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to help students build independence in daily activities and classroom participation, with competitive hourly pay and permanent W-2 employment.