Occupational Therapist School Based - School Based Therapy (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat impairments in daily living skills that affect a student’s ability to meet educational goals. The role provides consultation to support IEP goals for school-aged children (3–19) across multiple locations in Georgia.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Georgia OT licensure, CPR (HBLS) or equivalent, and eligibility for state certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy
• BLS within 30 days
• One year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat impairments in daily living skills to support educational goals
• Provide consultation and advisory services to support IEP objectives
• Serve school-aged children (3-19) across locations

Skills

Evaluation & treatment

Student assessment

Educational consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist School Based - School Based Therapy (Days) (PRN)

#26-1191

Multiple Locations

Job Description

School-based occupational therapist performs evaluation and treatment of impairment in functional status in daily living skills that are negatively affecting a student's ability to meet educational goals. Occupational Therapists provide consultation and other educational and advisory services for the purpose of preventing or reducing the incidence and severity of physical disability, bodily malfunction and pain, as defined by the IEP. The person in this position provides services to the following populations: School-aged children (generally ages 3-19)

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: No prior work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Supervision

Has limited supervision. May serve as supervisor to staff occupational therapy assistants and or therapy aides if assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy.

Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy treatment procedures.

NOTE: BLS within 30 days.

One year of related experience preferred.