Occupational Therapist – School Health

Ro Health, LLC; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Direct deposit

Single point of contact

Commuter benefits up to $315/month

Job summary

Ro Health, LLC is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to work in a school setting in the Greater Hammond area. The role is in-person with a M-F schedule, primarily pre-k through 12. Expect a $60/hour+ rate for qualified OTs and an ASAP start.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer OT interventions to improve clients' daily living independence. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Relevant OT experience required.
• Current IN state OT license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• State and contract-specific compliance requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors to understand their strengths and limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment findings; set specific and achievable goals to improve daily living independence.
• Administer occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, exercises, and adaptive techniques.
• Address cognitive challenges with therapeutic activities and exercises to improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills; evaluate assistive devices as needed.
• Assist clients in transitioning back to their communities, addressing work, school, and social participation challenges.

Skills

Relevant OT experience

Education

IN OT license

CPR/BLS certification

State/contract compliance

Job description

Are you in search of a role that offers competitive compensation, unique benefits, and a team that is dedicated to supporting your career? Ro Health is hiring for a qualified OT to work within a school setting in the Greater Hammond area!

The caseload for this opportunity is located at one site, primarily pre-k through 12, but dependent on assignment. If you love working with kids and making an impact in the community, this could be the perfect role for you.

Why Ro Health:

• Schedules to complement your lifestyle
• Competitive compensation and weekly paychecks
• Various career development opportunities
• Commuter benefits up to $315/month through our partnership with Edenred
• 24/7 administrative and clinical support
• Healthcare benefits for eligible providers
• All providers earn PTO and sick time, even when working a per diem schedule

Overview:

• Setting: in-person, school
• Schedule: M - F
• $60/hour+ for qualified OTs
• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors to understand their strengths and limitations
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment findings, setting specific and achievable goals that focus on enhancing clients' independence in daily activities
• Administer occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, exercises, and adaptive techniques, to improve clients' functional abilities
• Address cognitive challenges through therapeutic activities and exercises designed to improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills. Evaluate the need for and recommend appropriate assistive devices or adaptive equipment to support clients in their daily activities
• Assist clients in transitioning back to their communities after illness or injury, addressing challenges related to work, school, and social participation

Qualifications:

• Relevant OT experience
• Current IN state OT license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• State and contract-specific compliance requirements

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status):

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Direct deposit
• Single point of contact

About Ro Health

Ro Health is a rapidly growing healthcare staffing agency. We have over a decade of experience identifying high-quality talent in facilities across the nation. The success of Ro Health depends on the success of our providers, driving our efforts to focus on how we can improve their experience and performance as they continue to deliver exceptional patient care to the communities we serve.

Occupational Therapist - OT - School Health - Pediatrics - COTA

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