School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: HealthPro Heritage
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

School Based Occupational Therapist for 2020-2021 School Year! Join our Pediatric School Based Team and use your passion for Occupational Therapy to help make a difference in a child's life! School Occupational Therapist position open for the upcoming school year!Surprise, ArizonaFull Time / 7 Hours daily / 35 hours weeklyWe value our Occupational therapists and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child's life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Medical, Dental and VisionShort and Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401KPaid Time OffProfessional DevelopmentContinuing Education and more!HealthPRO Pediatrics is a national leading provider of highly skilled Occupational Therapists and educators. We hire Occupational Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Occupational Therapy that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented OT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company. The primary purpose of the Occupational Therapy position is diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment of pediatric students in a school or home setting with the goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within an educational model of practice. Looking forward to speaking with you! Cindy Meckling Director of Recruitment - Peds/School Division HealthPRO---Heritage-- cmeckling@healthpro-heritage.com 267.810.1477 - Direct 267.579.2482 - Text 267.810.1480 - Fax Responsibilities Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to cognitive, physical, and motor skill needs face, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays, Social Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, And other Chronic Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mental Health and/or Behavioral Issues, Physical Injuries, Spatial Awareness, Neuromotor Dysfunction. Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations in the area of occupational therapy to determine students need for services or need of dismissal from servicesParticipate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Occupational Therapy servicesProvide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEPMaintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, daily notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEPs Qualifications Master's Degree in Occupational TherapyMust hold a current license to practice in the state of ArizonaMust have cleared Arizona state required fingerprints or to be able to pass fingerprint clearanceAssumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

Internal ID: 2020-33403PandoLogic.Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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