School Based OT -Part Time- Miriam Learning Center

POSITION : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

STATUS : Up to 29 hours per week, AS NEEDED, AND AVAILABILITY OF A MINIMUM OF TWO FULL DAYS PER WEEK FOR THE 2024 TO 2025 SCHOOL YEAR

PAY : $47 per billable hour

LOCATION : ST. LOUIS CITY

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master's degree from accredited school
• Licensed in the state of Missouri
• At least two years of school based experience in providing Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment to children and / or adolescents.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Occupational Therapist evaluates gross motor, fine motor, and sensory processing skills for children and / or adolescents and provides appropriate treatment / interventions to improve upon deficit areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To provide a comprehensive and professional assessment of each child's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to occupational therapy issues.
• To develop appropriate therapy goals to access the general education curriculum and / or plan to assist the family in reaching realistic goals for treatment.
• To provide sensory activities and daily schedules as required by student's needs for optimal learning.
• To work as part of an educational team and establish rapport with school staff and parents.
• To support Partner School Staff by providing expertise, input and advice in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, and sensory processing.
• To maintain adequate progress notes for IEP goals, insurance and other stakeholders.
• To write IEP goals, present level of performance, and quarterly progress notes as assigned by school staff.
• To follow the Partner School's calendar with regular attendance and notify the school staff and MLC staff in case of an absence.

In addition, student's IEP minutes would need to be made up in a timely manner and documented.

• To maintain contact with other professionals to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
• To submit billing in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as specified by the supervisor and / or school staff.

More about Miriam Learning Center :

Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs.

Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments.

Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.

Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools , providing them with access to our expert staff and resources.

Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain a medical diagnoses and recommendations.