Upper Marlboro, MD: School-based Occupational Therapist

Soliant
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.

Calling on pediatric Occupational Therapists based in the metro D.C. area! Soliant is working with a local school district, and is seeking a contract Occupational Therapist for the remainder of this school year.

Requirements :

  • Maryland Occupational Therapist license
  • Prior experience with pediatrics preferred

The applicant will typically be covering 2 or more sites the OT co-ordinator will typically assign sites based on considerations of a candidate's therapy skill set, and proximity to the candidate's home location.

As a school based OT, the applicant will :

  • Evaluate current students on caseload, as well as new referrals, by reviewing their medical history, interviewing them, and observing them perform various tasks
  • Periodically assessstudent progress toward goals as defined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Proposeappropriate goals for new referrals, and remend OT services in support of those goals
  • Where needed, propose adjustments to student IEPs
  • Help students fine-tune, orrelearndaily living tasks
  • Demonstrate exercises or remending activities at home to help children needing support with physical disabilities, or needing help with gross and fine motor skill development, or sensory or emotional regulation
  • Evaluate school environment to identify potential accessibility improvements
  • Educate a student's family about how to acmodate and care for them
  • Remend special equipment, such as mobility aids and eating aids, and instruct clients and families on how to use it
  • Assess and record studentactivities and progress for the purposes ofevaluations or billing

We seek applicants with the following petencies :

  • Excellent munication skills
  • Solid organization skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage work load
  • Ability to create a supportive environment for children
  • Willingness to collaborate in a team-oriented setting

With 15 years in the field of education staffing, Soliant prides itself on building relationships, and connecting professionals with opportunities for career growth, and job satisfaction.

Interested? Please apply by using the form below, or contact Monica Guu at monica.guu@soliant.

6 days ago
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