Job description

Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsible for providing occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and documentation according to each student’s Individual Education Plan; as well as providing ongoing education and collaboration to classroom teams on the visual motor and sensory motor aspects of each student and the classroom environment. Full- or part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Licensed by Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
• Board Certification as an Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of current trends in delivery of school-based occupational therapy services
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work as a collaborative team member
• Computer skills related to common office tasks such as email, conducting internet searches, and using MSOffice (e.g., MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in a school-based setting preferred
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or related disorders preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with assistive technology preferred
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains the safety of students and staff
• Deliver services in accordance with the IEP and as outlined by IDEA and COMAR regulations
• Develop treatment plans reflective of evidenced-based practices
• Administer assessments for programming and IEP development
• Complete appropriate documentation in timely manner
• Attend weekly staffing/IEP team meetings
• Hold confidential all knowledge of students and their families
• Assistance with and/or implementation of daily hygiene and toileting programs for students if necessary
• Supervise OT Fieldwork students as assigned
• Conform to a dress code commensurate with program requirements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Role characteristics:

• Adolescents
• Children
• No travel

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• School

Application Question(s):

• How did you find out about this opportunity? If referred by a current employee, please list the employee's name.
• Ivymount is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization visas. Are you authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for a visa?

Work Location: One location

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