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School Occupational Therapist

*School Occupational Therapist*

At National Staffing Solutions, we have the privilege and honor of working with dedicated healthcare professionals that make a positive impact in aiding those needing healthcare services across the U.S. every day.

It is our passion, drive and integrity that enables us to continue our focus in assisting remarkable healthcare professionals like yourself in solidifying the best career opportunities available to you.

We’re currently seeking a *School* *Occupational Therapist *to join our amazing team.

*Details of the Opening:*
* Anticipated start date: *ASAP*
* Salary range: *$40 hourly*
* Schedule: *Full Time, Monday-Friday, 2024/2025 school year*

*Daily Range of Responsibilities:*
* The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate evidence-based decision-making ability to effectively screen and assess students and implement educationally relevant services for assigned caseload, demonstrating Best Practice Skills in school based Occupational Therapy
* Assessments: Completes screening or "Request for Therapy Assistance" as asked by the educational team
* Selects, administers and interprets assessments to determine functional skill level of students
* Generates a written report for initial, reevaluation and annual progress reports in a timely manner and presents reports at IEP meetings
* Establishes students' goals and benchmarks and updates benchmarks according to Special Education guidelines
* Service Delivery: Implements educationally relevant services for assigned caseload
* Actively participates in team meetings, IEP meetings and student community appointments as indicated
* Ensures equipment is properly fitted to students and in good working order
* Completes safety checks per departmental guidelines
* Organizes, shares and utilizes work area cooperatively
* Program Administration and Management: Prepares and efficiently manages a weekly schedule
* Updates student caseload on department database monthly
* Maintains complete working student files per departmental guidelines
* Maintains a record keeping system for student attendance and progress
* Evaluates the need for and requests equipment and materials necessary for safe service delivery
* Updates inventory of equipment and supplies used in programming on department data base
* Completes My Service Tracker and Time Study as required
* Consultation: Provides in-service training and information for teachers, staff members and parents, according to program needs
* Provides written consultation reports and classroom programs for individual students, as needed
* Promotes a positive atmosphere for constructive interchange and problem resolution
* Professional Responsibilities and Development: Represents Therapy Services in a professional and knowledgeable manner
* Completes annual Therapist professional development plan and reviews with Department Supervisor
* Attends and is proactively involved in departmental staff meetings
* Participates in at least 2 departmental and/or district committees
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
* Pursues ongoing professional development
* Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.).
* Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administration
* Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
* Must work in variety of environments- classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds, etc.
* Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

*What You’ll Need to Qualify for this Role:*
* Completed an accredited college program and maintains an Illinois State professional license in Occupational Therapy
* BLS certification
* Work in a variety of schools - Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Submit your resume to us today for consideration of the *School* *Occupational Therapist* opening and one of our dedicated recruiters will be in touch within 24 business hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person