Occupational Therapist School Based

Chileda Institute Inc; Herrington (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Professional development funds

Job summary

Chileda Institute Inc is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Herrington, Wisconsin. The role involves evaluating and assessing student functioning, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, a Wisconsin license, and certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. The position offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, generous PTO, and professional development funds.

Qualifications

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct and indirect therapy services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess student functioning in various areas including cognition and sensory integration.
• Develop intervention plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and staff to support student needs.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Collaboration skills

Therapy techniques

Communication skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license

Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

License through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. We help students build appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming.

We are currently seeking anOccupational Therapist to join our team.

Benefits

For full-time employees, Chileda offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous PTO, plus an additional two weeks of paid time off annually and ten paid holidays
• Professional development funds each year

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional travel may be required to our school in Menasha, WI

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses student functioning in areas including sensory integration, cognition, psychosocial development, fine motor skills, and academics. Based on these evaluations, the OT develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

This role works closely within an interdisciplinary team that may include speech-language pathologists, behavior staff (including Board Certified Behavior Analysts), and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to ensure coordinated care.

The Occupational Therapists will use purposeful activities to support students' participation in:

• Self-care and daily living skills
• Academic and vocational activities
• Play and leisure

Services may include direct intervention, consultation, assistive technology, and environmental modifications. The OT collaborates closely with parents, teachers, and educational staff to support each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• License through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Key Responsibilities

Evaluation & Planning

• Conduct assessments and interpret findings as part of the IEP team
• Develop appropriate, individualized intervention plans

Intervention

• Provide direct and indirect therapy services
• Address areas such as daily living skills, motor development, cognition, and psychosocial functioning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate regularly with an interdisciplinary team, including speech therapy, behavior therapy professionals (such as BCBAs), educators, and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Coordinate care plans to ensure consistency across therapeutic and educational environments
• Participate in team meetings to align strategies and support student success

Program Management

• Support special education planning processes
• Assist in establishing OT service procedures
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with educators, families, and staff to support student needs
• Provide training and resources to school personnel and families

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate service records and evaluation reports
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards

Additional Duties

• Assist with student positioning and equipment as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)