School Occupational Therapist

Soliant; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer matched 401(k)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Soliant is partnering with a school district in Encinitas, CA to hire a full-time School-based Occupational Therapist for this school year. The role covers 5 middle/high schools with a caseload of about 43 students across a range of programs, from general education to non-traditional settings.

Some students are on consultation only, with typical evaluation schedules. Applicants must hold a California OT license; prior experience in schools or pediatrics is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• California OT license is required.
• Previous schools or pediatrics experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate newly referred students and conduct periodic assessments of current students.
• Determine if new students are eligible for services; write reports to communicate findings to staff and families.
• Develop a therapy plan and IEP goals in accordance with evaluation results.
• Provide appropriate interventions in line with IEP goals.
• Consult with teachers, parents, other staff members and private based medical professionals.
• Manage and make minor repairs to various OT equipment and supplies.
• Ensure compliant documentation of treatment logs and student progress.

Skills

OT license

School-based experience

Pediatrics experience

Job description

Calling on licensed Occupational Therapists based in Encinitas, CA! Soliant has partnered with a school district and is seeking a full-time OT for this school year.

The applicant will be working with 5 middle/high schools, and carry a caseload of about 43 students. Students are enrolled in a variety of programs, from non-traditional academic programs to general education settings. A portion of the students are on consultations only.

Requirements

• California OT license
• Previous schools or pediatrics experience strongly preferred

Pay And Benefits

• Hourly, W2 pay of $52 to $62, based on experience
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Employer matched 401(k)
• Paid sick leave

As a School-based Occupational Therapist, The Candidate Will

• Evaluate newly referred students and conduct periodic assessments of current students
• Determine if new students are eligible for services; write reports to communicate findings to staff and families
• Develop a therapy plan and IEP goals in accordance with evaluation results
• Provide appropriate interventions in line with IEP goals
• Consult with teachers, parents, other staff members and private based medical professionals
• Manage and make minor repairs to various OT equipment and supplies
• Ensure compliant documentation of treatment logs and student progress