School-Based Occupational Therapist

Cross Country Education; Waldorf (MD); In loco; USD 66.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

35-hour workweek

Descrizione del lavoro

Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Waldorf, MD to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students' independence, participation, and success.

Responsibilities include evaluating elementary students, developing and implementing goals through the IEP/IFSP process, collaborating with teachers and families, and documenting evaluations and Medicaid billing.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent.
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License.
• Experience with school-based OT, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation preferred.

Mansioni

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal OT assessments to identify needs in fine motor, sensory processing, self-help, mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, including determining therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, student data, and Medicaid billing and maintain required records on schedule.

Conoscenze

School-based OT experience

IEP collaboration

Medicaid documentation

Formazione

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Help students build the skills they need to learn, participate, and thrive! Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Waldorf, MD, to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students' independence, participation, and success.

Position Overview

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to identify needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, including determining appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation, independence, and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, student data, and Medicaid billing while maintaining required records and meeting applicable service timelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License
• Experience with school-based occupational therapy, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $48.20 - $49.20 per hour,based on experience and qualifications as an OccupationalTherapist, with weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a consistent, full-time 35-hour workweek, including paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.