School Occupational Therapist

Care Options for Kids; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

401k

Paid Time Off

CEUs

Referral Program

Online Clinician Community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support school-aged children with fine motor and sensory integration needs. You will plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, documenting progress and outcomes for each student.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educators, and families to adapt activities and create supportive learning environments that promote student independence and success.

Qualifications

• Masters, or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Active State License to practice Occupational Therapy in KS
• Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information
• Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated Occupational therapy to school-aged children
• Plan, implement, and evaluate students to provide fine motor and/or sensory integration skills
• Evaluate occupational roles and performance of students with physical and/or cognitive impairments
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Job description

Position Summary:

The position of School-Based Occupational Therapist provides coordinated Occupational therapy to school-aged children. They plan, implement, and evaluate students to provide appropriate fine motor and/or sensory integration skills. They evaluate occupational roles and occupational performance of students with physical and/or cognitive impairments. They provide interventions based on student deficits and they collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

• Life, LTD & STD
• Supplemental Insurances
• 401k (once eligible)
• PTO
• CEUs
• Referral program
• Online community of clinicians

Education/License/Certification:

• Masters, or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Active State License to practice Occupational Therapy in KS

Experience/Requirements:

• Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
• Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Responsive to requests.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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