School Occupational Therapist

Teach Speech is currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews for Occupational Therapists interested in school positions with full time hours, and very competitive pay. Only services required are those related to your scope of practice (no morning duty, bulletin boards, etc!)

We're a growing, SLP- owned company looking for professional therapists who are eager to learn and ready to make a difference in children's lives!

We are looking for qualified candidates who are professional, thorough, provide excellent care to students. A strong recent grad will be considered as well.

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Term of Employment: Full-Time; 10 months

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses students using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and review of medical and educational reports to determine need for therapy intervention plan.
• Develops and implements individualized therapy programs for qualifying students.
• Documents screenings, evaluations, Individual Education Plans, progress reports, classroom/home programs and other data, as required.
• Provides consultation with classroom teachers and other school staff regarding students' optional function in the school environment.
• Provides classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barriers.
• Consults with parents and/or guardians regarding students’ therapy programs.
• Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs.
• Investigates and recommends types of equipment available to meet student needs, funding sources, and vendor options, including insurance forms and letters of justification.
• Provides in-service training to teachers and other school personnel, as needed, assists with education, orientation and preparation of receiving school staff and students regarding issues, concerns and information about “inclusion” of exceptional children in regular school and classroom programs.
• Supervises occupational therapist assistants.
• Provides clinical education for therapy student interns from colleges and universities.
• Plans, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required.
• Travels between locations where students require services.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State Guidelines and school board policy.
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with established best practice and NC licensure requirements.
• Performs other related work as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of human development throughout life span, integrated with student’s unique developmental status.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluation tools.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Must have the ability to research and determine evidence based practice supporting therapy interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with school personnel, families and agencies to address student needs.
• Ability to interpret evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers (if any) to student participation and occupational performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and parents, school staff and general public

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience or a master’s degree in physical therapy; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.