Itinerant School-Based Occupational Therapist

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia School District seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy across diverse settings, including itinerant assignments and homebound visits. The role focuses on enabling students to access their educational program through adaptive strategies and collaboration with families, teachers, and care providers.

Applicants should hold a Pennsylvania OT license and a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Pennsylvania license as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience with school-based therapy and IEP/504 processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively implements school-based therapy to enhance student access to education.
• Participates in IEP/504 processes and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Provides direct and indirect OT services to students to enable participation in education.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Philadelphia School District seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy across diverse settings, including itinerant assignments and homebound visits. The role focuses on enabling students to access their educational program through adaptive strategies and collaboration with families, teachers, and care providers.

Applicants should hold a Pennsylvania OT license and a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy.