School Occupational Therapist - Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, AZ

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Arizona Certified Occupational Therapist

Who We Are : Welcome to Foundations, a distinguished member of the Point Quest Group. Established by therapists with a passion for educational excellence, Foundations stands as a trusted resource within Arizona's school districts.

Our mission is clear : to forge enduring partnerships with educational institutions by seamlessly connecting them with rigorously vetted, certified therapy providers.

Grounded in evidence-based practices, our dedicated team caters to the diverse needs of students while ensuring districts remain compliant with regulatory standards.

We are driven by the belief that every student deserves access to top-tier support, fostering an environment conducive to growth and learning.

If you share our commitment to empowering students and communities, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dynamic team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Let's shape the future of education together.

Purpose of the Position : To develop, plan and implement appropriate occupational therapy based therapeutic programs and improve the school educational experience of the students in our partner District.

Job Group Classification : Foundations

Overtime Status : Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $50 - $55 per hour

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive benefits package including :
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Mentoring and professional support
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Continuing education credits

Position Responsibilities and Duties :

• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records (e.g., therapy logs)
• Observation, screening, evaluation, and consultation for students who require or may require OT services
• Write appropriate, evidence-based goals and objectives
• Maintain effective working relationships with other special education personnel as well as regular education personnel and parents
• Provide direct services to students
• Provide services in collaborative model
• Expertise with assistive technology

Minimum Skills or Qualifications :

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy program
• School Experience Preferred
• Hold a current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Licensed in the State of Arizona by the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG 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.

Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest.