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School Based Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$87,262 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- $50 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications School experience Teamwork Experience working with individuals with disabilities Occupational Therapy Working with students Full Job Description Job Summary The school-based occupational therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing occupational therapy services for students with disabilities or special needs within the school environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess students. 2. Develop individualized intervention plans that target the student's specific needs and goals, addressing areas such as fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, self-care, etc. 3. Provide direct occupational therapy services, including individual and group therapy sessions, to help students improve their functional abilities and achieve their goals. 4. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to supporting students' educational and developmental needs. 5. Provide consultation, training, and education to school staff, parents, and other team members to help them understand and support the student's occupational therapy needs. 6. Document student progress, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, and complete required reports and paperwork in a timely manner. 7. Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and other educational plans. 8. Supervise/oversee COTA's. 9. Stay current with evidence-based best practices, research, and trends in school-based occupational therapy, and implement appropriate strategies and interventions. 10. Collaborate with community providers, agencies, and resources to ensure a seamless continuum of care for students and their families. 11. Maintain professional development, continuing education, and licensing/certification requirements.Qualifications:
- Current license as an occupational therapist in the state of employment
- Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in a school-based setting
- Strong knowledge of child development, educational practices, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) preferred.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in documentation, data analysis, and report writing
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$46.00- $50.