Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Soliant Health

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) - Harlingen, TX

Career Insights for Occupational Therapist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Texas data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$86,401 / year median in Texas

+4% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Category Schools - Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job Type Contract Make a lasting impact by sharing your expertise as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist supporting students' independence and access to their educational environments. This contract opportunity focuses on three students who benefit from your specialized support, ensuring they can confidently and safely navigate school and beyond. You'll work with a manageable caseload: Student 1: 30 minutes, 3 times per month of direct instruction Student 2: 20 minutes, once per month consult/indirect service Student 3: 15 minutes, once per month consult/indirect service, plus 30 minutes, 3 times per month direct instruction
Desired Experience & Skills:
Current certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS) Experience working in school-based settings strongly preferred Ability to develop individualized plans and adapt instructional strategies Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and families Organized, self-motivated, and reliable when managing a flexible schedule Passion for empowering students with visual impairments
Daily Responsibilities:
Deliver direct instruction in Orientation and Mobility techniques tailored for each student Provide consultative and indirect support to staff and families to maximize student outcomes Document progress, update service logs, and participate in collaborative planning Adapt routes, interventions, and materials based on students' evolving needs Advocate for safe, accessible, and inclusive learning environments Enjoy meaningful work while supporting student achievement and independence. If you're a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today and help students reach new milestones! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled