Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lla-Therapy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor

Career Development Stipend

PTO

7 Paid Holidays

Free Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing team-building

Job summary

LLA Therapy in Northeast Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support school-based caseloads. You will deliver therapy services, document progress, and collaborate with educators to align goals with IEP requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctorate in OT, state licensure, and strong communication. The role requires professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to manage Medicaid billing and ETR/IEP meetings within a fast-paced educational setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Ohio is required.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency in English reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Completed FBI and BCI background checks (can be completed upon hire).
• Current Ohio Department of Education Certification (can be completed upon hire).
• Professional Liability Insurance recommended by governing body.
• Positive, goal-oriented with ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned school-based caseload.
• Document, monitor, analyze, and report student progress.
• Conduct educational evaluations and report findings in ETRs.
• Write educational therapy goals and background information for IEPs.
• Attend and present evaluation findings in IEP and ETR meetings.
• Collaborate with school personnel and families to support learning.
• Maintain therapy minutes and report due dates; complete Medicaid billing.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

School-Based

About Our Culture

LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events - run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups. Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU Shine Your Brightest!

About Our School Services

With over 30 years of therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is: Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest! In order to accomplish our goal we pride ourselves on effective and streamlined communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between staff (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).

Essential Accountabilities for the Occupational Therapist

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
• Document, monitor, analyze, and report students’ progress and effects of treatment regularly in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.
• Conduct educationally relevant evaluations and report findings within Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs)
• Write educationally relevant therapy goals and relevant student information background information within Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs)
• Attend and report evaluations findings and therapy recommendations in family friendly language during IEP and ETR meetings.
• Contribute to building a positive, supportive, and learning culture through collaboration and ongoing communication between school personnel and families.
• Maintenance and documentation of ongoing therapy minutes and report due-dates.
• Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy within the state of Ohio
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be proficient in English; reading, comprehending and understanding the English language.
• Completed FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire)
• Current Ohio Department of Education Certification (can be completed upon hire)
• Professional Liability Insurance, recommended by governing body.
• Positive and goal oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Compatible with company culture and core values.

Benefits for the Occupational Therapist

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor Match
• Career Development Stipend
• PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Program Services
• Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience