School Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free continuing education

Housing options

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver therapy services in a school setting. You will screen, evaluate, and diagnose students, provide direct and consultative therapy, and work with teachers, staff, and families to support student progress.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited OT program and hold an active OT license; NBCOT certification is preferred. Background checks are required, and prior school experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Active OT license.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Previous school experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and diagnose students.
• Deliver evidence-based direct and consultative therapy.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing.
• Provide training on strategies to enhance student participation and progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Explain results clearly

Teamwork

Motor skills

Sensory skills

Cognitive skills

Transitional skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited OT program

Active OT license

NBCOT certification preferred

School experience advantageous

Job description

Role: School Occupational Therapist (OT) providing therapy services in a school setting.

• Responsibilities: Screen, evaluate, and diagnose students; deliver evidence-based direct and consultative therapy; collaborate with teachers, staff, and families; maintain accurate documentation and billing; provide training on strategies to enhance student participation and progress.
• Key Skills: Strong communication, ability to explain results clearly, teamwork, and experience with motor, sensory, cognitive, and transitional skills.
• Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited OT program, active OT license, NBCOT certification preferred, previous school experience advantageous, background checks required.

Benefits: Competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), life and disability insurance, free continuing education, housing options, and referral bonuses.