Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students in accessing their educational programs. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate students, design therapies, and assist with educational needs. Candidates should have a degree in occupational therapy, relevant Virginia licensure, and strong communication skills. This position requires independence and the ability to manage multiple assignments while adhering to ethical standards in special education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university.
• Appropriate license as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Health Professions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to employment.
• Thorough knowledge of school-based occupational therapy principles.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student function and identify those needing therapy services.
• Design and implement appropriate therapies and maintain records.
• Choose activities to improve student performance in skill areas.
• Assist with modifications for student tasks to accommodate needs.
• Contribute to IEPs, evaluations, and progress reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in occupational therapy

License from Virginia Board of Health Professions

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Grade Level / Terms of Employment

Teacher’s salary scale / 9.5 Month (200 days) Contract

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Location

Exceptional Education

General Description

The Office of Exceptional Education strives to provide a continuum of services to ensure that all students have a quality education that meets their unique needs and prepares them to be productive, contributing members of a global society. The Occupational Therapist will serve as a part of a team of related service providers who support students in accessing their educational program within the comprehensive and/or private day school environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate student function, identifying those requiring school-based therapy services, appropriate programming, and ongoing progress
• Evaluates the needs of students, designs and implements appropriate therapies, prepares and maintains appropriate records
• Chooses activities to improve student performance in skill areas (e.g., gross motor, fine motor, perceptual, visual motor, sensory system integration, positioning, feeding, daily living, etc.) necessary for accessing the curriculum, learning, and functioning within the school environment
• Identifies, acquires, and supports the use of accommodations or equipment necessary to facilitate student access to the curriculum
• Assists with modification of school tasks to accommodate the needs of students
• Reviews and participates in the development of IEPs, evaluations, assessments, and progress reports
• Maintains specified records with data on each student referred, evaluated, and/or identified for ongoing occupational therapy services
• Submits records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently
• Establishes and monitors caseloads, procedures, and resources to manage school-based occupational therapy services
• Provides other related direct services through a variety of methods (e.g., classroom presentations, in‑services to staff/parents, etc.) as needed
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs
• Participates in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance direct services
• Supports and implements district policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university
• Appropriate license as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Health Professions
• Possession of or ability to obtain a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to employment
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school-based occupational therapy services
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual skills including Spanish preferred
• Ability to work independently and to effectively handle multiple school assignments
• Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s License and use of a personal vehicle

Salary

Teacher's salary scale

EEO.