School Occupational Therapist - $2,799 per week

National Staffing Solutions; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DayOne Medical Benefits

Job summary

National Staffing Solutions-Therapy is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for a travel assignment in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves evaluating students, developing IEP-driven plans, and collaborating with teachers and other therapists.

The position requires an OT degree, state licensure, and BLS, with at least one year of school-based experience. Travel duties include 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, with DayOne Medical Benefits available.

Qualifications

• OT graduate from an accredited school and eligible for state licensure.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the practice state.
• At least one year of school-based experience is preferred.
• Participation in IEP meetings and evaluations is expected.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align student OT needs with education goals.
• Evaluate students using functional, behavioral, and standardized methods and document findings.
• Create comprehensive written reports and guide intervention planning.
• Develop and monitor occupation-based intervention plans tailored to students.
• Participate in IEP meetings and coordinate with IEP team for appropriate services.
• Attend IEP Team Meetings and contribute recommendations for students.

Skills

Team collaboration

IEP participation

Assessment & reporting

Intervention planning

Education

OTR/L license

OT degree from accredited program

BLS certification

Tools

Assessment tools

IEP documentation tools

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

National Staffing Solutions-Therapy is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 33 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

School-Based Occupational Therapist – OTR/L

We’re currently seeking anOccupational Therapistto join our amazing team.

Details of the Occupational Therapist opening:

• Anticipated start date: ASAP
• Anticipated duration of contract: Current and/or future school year
• Anticipated schedule: Monday - Friday
• Enjoypeaceofmindknowingyou can electDayOneMedicalBenefits

Daily Range of Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist:

• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings.

Job Qualifications for the Occupational Therapist:

• Occupational Therapy Graduate from an accredited school.
• Occupational Therapist license / Licensure in the state of practice.
• One or more year(s) of school-based experience.
• Participation in IEP Meetings and evaluations.
• Current BLS certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

National Staffing Solutions-Therapy Job ID #110126DV8. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About National Staffing Solutions-Therapy

National Staffing Solutions is a leader in the travel healthcare industry for over a decade. National Staffing Solutionsplaces healthcareprofessionals in positions that allow them to gain valuable experiences, fill the skyrocketing demand in their field, and travel nationwideat premium pay.

We use our insight, experience and nationwide resources to make exceptional connections every day! Through our many years of service, we are now positioned perfectly to pass your name and resume to our healthcare partners that are looking for YOUR help.

Facilities across the nation choose National Staffing Solutions as their workforce partner to solve nursing shortages that range from quick-fill demands to areas in urgent need of medical attention. Hundreds of healthcare organizations throughout North America rely on us each year to connect them with quality professionals, like yourself, who are ready to work.