Part-Time School-Based Occupational Therapist

ESC of Lake Erie West; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ESC of Lake Erie West in Toledo, Ohio is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (PT) for part-time support in the educational setting.

The therapist will assess students, develop goals, plan and provide intervention services to enhance learning and enable independent functioning within the school environment. Licensing and state board requirements are required, with collaboration among teachers, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ohio State Board of Education Occupational Therapy registration
• Ohio Occupational Therapy Board License
• Prior experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected disabilities through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the students’ educational program
• Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations, and reports of occupational therapy services to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals
• Assist students in transferring newly acquired skills to the classroom and home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a collaborative manner
• Monitor the occupational therapy program goals by collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals
• Participate as a team member in transitioning students into and out of educational/therapy programs
• Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant
• Communicate the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate school/program administrator
• Maintain accurate student records; prepare and submit all required reports
• Maintain an inventory list of equipment; ensure proper care and use of therapy equipment
• Supervise and monitor assigned occupational therapy assistants and aides

Education

Bachelor's degree (Occupational Therapy)

Ohio Occupational Therapy Registration

Ohio OT Board License

Job description

ESC of Lake Erie West in Toledo, Ohio is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (PT) for part-time support in the educational setting.

The therapist will assess students, develop goals, plan and provide intervention services to enhance learning and enable independent functioning within the school environment. Licensing and state board requirements are required, with collaboration among teachers, parents and staff.