Occupational Therapist (School)
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Job Summary
- The Occupational Therapist at Heartspring Residential School administers assessments, plans and implements programs, and conducts occupational therapy treatment through direct and/or consultative services.
Primary Functions
- Complete standardized and/or informal testing and functional assessments to assess fine motor skill and measure progress.
- Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to residential and/or day-only students as specified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Participation in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for assigned students.
- Provide requested training to parents/family/caregivers and other professionals and direct care staff.
- Write programs and procedures as determined by the team to support IEP goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and direct care staff members to ensure consistent programming across environments.
- Track quality and quantity of OT data and compile data for all IEP objectives.
- Document direct and indirect services provided for each student.
- Provide guidance and oversight to the COTA or occupational therapy assistant related to the delivery of occupational therapy services and the facilitation of professional growth and competence.
- Prompt and regular attendance is required.
Secondary Functions
- Distribute, modify, maintain, and repair therapy equipment as needed.
- Complete routine checks with classroom and group home staff while completing OT programs, procedures, and data collection.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements
- Successful completion of an occupational therapy program from an accredited university.
- Current Kansas Occupational Therapy License in good standing.
- Must successfully complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff.
Benefits:
Heartspring offers a generous benefits package including three weeks of paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance and retirement plans. Heartspring also offers opportunities to grow within and advance your careers through on-the-job training, internal promotion preferences, and the Heartspring scholarship program to help you go back to school.
Heartspring is a drug-free campus. Heartspring is an EEO employer.