Occupational Therapist Registered - OTR

AED CONSTRUCTORES; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A school-based Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) is sought to provide school-based OT services to students in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The OT will evaluate student needs, provide individualized interventions, and collaborate with school teams to help students participate successfully in academic and daily school activities.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing direct and consultative OT services, while supporting fine motor, sensory

Qualifications

• Current NBCOT certification/registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric settings preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student needs.
• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services.
• Support fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-care, and functional school skills.
• Develop and monitor OT goals included in students' IEPs.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, accommodations, and strategies when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical OT

IEP collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Tools

NBCOT certification

Job description

Wayne County, United States

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) to provide school-based occupational therapy services to students inDearborn Heights, Michigan. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate student needs, provide individualized interventions, and collaborate with school teams to help students participate successfully in academic and daily school activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student needs.
  
• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services.
  
• Support fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-care, and functional school skills.
  
• Develop and monitor occupational therapy goals included in students' IEPs.
  
• Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
  
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
  
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.
  
• Recommend adaptive equipment, accommodations, and strategies when appropriate.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  
• Current NBCOT certification/registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  
• Active state Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
  
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education services preferred.
  
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
  

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve