Role OverviewWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our award-winning Special Education team. As an OT, you will provide direct therapy to students in Grades K-12 with special needs. You will implement student-specific occupational therapy services, conduct regular assessments, and develop or adjust individualized education plan (IEP) goals as needed.
What You Will Do
Your responsibilities will include implementing student-specific occupational therapy services, completing comprehensive assessment reports, communicating evaluation results, and planning and developing targeted therapeutic goals.
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you have a proactive mindset and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where meaningful outcomes and functional independence are at the heart of everything you do, this could be a great fit for you.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy or a closely related field of study
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state occupational therapy (OT) credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
- Prior experience in providing occupational therapy services, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting
- Prior experience in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities
- Prior experience in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents and the public
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Annual Education Stipend - $2,000
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
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