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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.
$91,444 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Qualifications Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Job Position:
Occupational Therapist Location:
Philadelphia, PA 19130Description:
Birch Agency is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team. $1000 Sign on Bonus. Birch Agency is actively recruiting Occupational Therapists for the school Year in Philadelphia, PA. Birch Agency Occupational Therapists help students with disabilities to address physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial challenges. Our Occupational Therapists help students to succeed in the educational system by looking at the whole child and helping them tackle specific tasks that have become a roadblock to the learning process.Opportunities Available:
The majority of our Occupational Therapy positions are in public, private and charter schools. We have opportunities for new graduates, seasoned Occupational Therapists, and retired OTs. We have positions working with populations birth to 21. Some of our Occupational Therapists work with specific age groups such as elementary only, while others work with a mixed age group such as k-12.Services you will provide:
Help students attain IEP and academic goals and objectives Collaborate with families and teachers to help students achieve success Screen new students to determine eligibility for services Provide Occupational Therapy to students with a wide variety of disabilities Attend IEP meetings Confer with parents and develop home programs when necessary Complete appropriate paperwork following state guidelines Provide thorough and accurate documentation in a timely fashion Address and provide therapy for learning and or behavioral issues such as motor skills, cognitive processing, and visual or perceptual problemsBenefits:
401 (k) with employer matching Health, Dental, Vision Insurances Short Term Disability PTO Weekly payRequired Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher in Occupational Therapy PA Licensure/Certification NBCOT Certification preferred Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school-based positions. #cat3 #LI-JB1Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends