Occupational Therapist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing; Bonifay (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Bonifay, FL is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in a school setting. You will evaluate and treat students, helping them gain independence in daily activities. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and have a Florida OT license. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $35 to $40 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful work with children

Qualifications

• Current Florida OT license or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Evaluations and Supervision.
• Help with fine motor skills to develop good handwriting.
• Address hand-eye coordination to improve play skills.
• Assist with developmental delays for daily task independence.
• Improve focus and social skills for those with attention issues.
• Teach anger-management techniques for behavioral disorders.
• Evaluate need for specialized equipment.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Adaptability and welcome change

Strong collaboration skills

Good documentation and writing skills

Great personalities and people skills

Education

Graduate degree - Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist (School Based) - Bonifay, FL (#TE1108)

Location: Bonifay, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (depending on experience)

Position Overview:

Occupational therapists (OT) evaluate and treat patients to improve functioning in daily life activities such as getting dressed, toileting, bathing, cooking, and recreational activities. Exercises include stretching, strengthening, and flexibility. OT focuses on the restoration of the range of joint motion, muscle strength, and fine motor training.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive hourly wage of $35 - $40/hr based on your experience.
• Work Schedule: This is a Full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative educational environment.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in children's lives by helping them achieve greater independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate degree - Master\'s or Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current Florida OT license or eligibility for licensure.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Adaptability and welcome change
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Good documentation and writing skills
  • Great personalities and people skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Evaluations and Supervision.
• Help with fine motor skills so they can grasp and release things and develop good handwriting skills.
• Address hand–eye coordination to improve play skills (hitting a target, batting a ball, copying from a blackboard, etc.)
• Help with developmental delays perform daily tasks more independently (toileting, bathing, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, feeding themselves, etc.)
• Work with those who have sensory and attention issues to improve focus and social skills.
• Help those with behavioral disorders learn anger-management techniques (i.e., instead of hitting others or acting out, using positive ways to deal with anger, such as writing about feelings or participating in a physical activity).
• Evaluate a patient\'s need for specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs, splints, bathing equipment, dressing devices, or communication aids.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and want to make a meaningful impact in a school setting, we encourage you to apply! Submit your Resume/CV to [e-mail] or call our office at [phone] to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

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