School Occupational Therapist
Palo Alto, CA
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy
5x8 hrs

School-Based Occupational Therapist – OTR/L

We’re currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our amazing team.

Details of the Occupational Therapist opening:

• Anticipated start date: ASAP
• Anticipated duration of contract: Current and/or future school year
• Anticipated schedule: Monday - Friday
• Enjoy peace of mind knowing you can elect Day One Medical Benefits

Daily Range of Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist:

• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students and attends IEP Team Meetings. 

Job Qualifications for the Occupational Therapist:

• Occupational Therapy Graduate from an accredited school.
• Occupational Therapist license / Licensure in the state of practice.
• One or more year(s) of school-based experience.
• Participation in IEP Meetings and evaluations.
• Current BLS certification.

Submit your resume to us today for consideration of the Occupational Therapist opening and one of our dedicated recruiters will be in touch within 24 business hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.