Occupational Therapist Key Responsibilities:
- Treatment Planning: Create and deliver treatment programs for students ages 3 and up based on their IEPs or medical plans. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to set goals and accommodations. Oversee and support Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed.
- Data Collection & Documentation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students' needs, perform initial and ongoing assessments, and complete annual and triennial reviews. Maintain timely and compliant documentation, and provide detailed reports on student progress.
Occupational Therapist Qualifications:
- Licensure: Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
- Clearances: Livescan Background Check must be eligible to work in the US.
- Experience: Preferred experience in school or treatment settings with students facing learning or social-emotional challenges, including involvement with IEPs.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Occupational Therapist Physical Demands
- Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
- Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
