Soliant Schools is seeking to hire a full-time Occupational Therapist. We are working closely with a school that is in need of certified OTs to join their team. An Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. Their duties include performing initial patient assessments, teaching patients to use adaptive technology and coaching them through therapeutic activities. The OT develops occupational treatment plans and goals for rehabilitative care to improve student functional abilities and enhance their ability to learn. They also provide students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction.

Qualifications:

• Registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or certified with the National Board of Occupational Therapy.
• A typical method to obtain these qualifications would be:
  • (a) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in occupational therapy or a related field;
  • (b) Three years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy with emphasis on developmental disabilities and working in an educational setting.
• A combination of training and experiences that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Administers occupational therapy programs as needed in terms of budget recommendations, space, and equipment recommendations.
• Demonstrates educational and developmental strategies to students and families for successful home intervention of perceptual, motor, and sensory programs.
• Participates in meetings between staff and families on the appropriate implementation of programs; collaborates and coordinates occupational therapy goals with the educational program.
• Monitors therapy programs and consults with educational staff regarding inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program; evaluates the efficacy of the established program and makes modifications within the framework of the IEP process as necessary.
• Provides interpretation and summaries of assessment reports to families; recommends appropriate activities and materials designed to support motor goals in the home.
• Adapts equipment to assure proper positioning and to enhance functional performance of the student, addressing the student’s neuromuscular deficits and needs. May include design and fabrication of equipment or recommendations for purchase of adaptive equipment as needed.
• Consults with other members of the educational team regarding the mandated and best practice roles of occupational therapists.
• Consults and collaborates with medical and community agencies that interact with staff regarding occupational therapy services for students.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education in Massachusetts, particularly as they pertain to the delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Details:

• Full-time hours (Monday- Friday)
• Onsite W2 contracting position
• Caseload: Two locations
  • Elementary, Monday-Wednesday
  • Early childhood, Thursday and Friday
• We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision and 401k with employer matching.
• Pay Range:$35-50/hour

For more information on this position, contact Jessica Williams Jessica.Williams@soliant.com