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

Tanner-Health-1; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner-Health-1 is seeking a School-based occupational therapist to evaluate and treat impairments in daily living skills that affect educational goals. You will provide consultation and guidance to reduce physical disability and pain while supporting students aged 3–19 in a school setting.

The role requires a valid OT license in Georgia and Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Experience supervision of assistants may be involved on occasion.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluation and treatment of impairments in daily living skills affecting educational goals.
• Provide consultation and advisory services to prevent or reduce physical disability and pain.
• Supervise staff occupational therapy assistants and therapy aides if assigned.
• Serve school-aged children typically ages 3–19.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy

Healthcare Provider CPR

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.