School Occupational Therapist

Care Options for Kids; Spring Hill (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

LTD & STD

Supplemental Insurances

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral Program

Online Clinician Community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Occupational Therapist to provide coordinated OT services to school-aged children, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires a Masters or PhD in Occupational Therapy and an active Kansas OT license; pediatric or school-based experience is preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred.
• Masters or PhD in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Active State License to practice Occupational Therapy in KS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Independence

Confidentiality

Therapy Knowledge

Education

Masters or PhD in Occupational Therapy

Current KS Occupational Therapy License

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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