Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist - School-Based

OFG Education; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus £5,000

Relocation package up to £3,000

CPD allowance and time

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Momenta Connect is seeking an ambitious Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team and support students in school settings, with some clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate.

You will assess, plan and deliver interventions, contribute to EHCP assessments, and collaborate with teachers and families to embed communication support throughout the school day. There is a trial of 10% protected rest time each day and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in paediatric, school-based or EHCP-focused settings.
• Specialist CPD, training or trauma-informed practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with SEND, autism, developmental language needs, SEMH needs and more complex profiles.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based, individualised interventions, including direct therapy, advice and consultation.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and outcome reviews.
• Work with teachers, parents, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed communication support within the school day.
• Review progress and adapt intervention plans for students with complex needs.

Skills

HCPC registration

Paediatric experience

Trauma-informed practice

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Momenta Connect is seeking an ambitious Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team and support students in school settings, with some clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate.

You will assess, plan and deliver interventions, contribute to EHCP assessments, and collaborate with teachers and families to embed communication support throughout the school day. There is a trial of 10% protected rest time each day and wellbeing support.