Job description

Seeking School-Based OT for High School in Somerset, NJ

Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc. (OTC) has been providing services to the health and educational communities for over 44 years. We are recognized throughout New Jersey, nationally and internationally as a premier therapy practice. We are not a staffing agency; you will work and collaborate with dynamic leaders in the field who are experienced clinicians, educators, lecturers, and authors. We believe that clinical expertise is developed through learning, mentoring, and challenging situations.

Expand your professional horizons and join an organization that supports collaborative teaming, mentoring, and professional development. Our staff benefits from our continuing education programs with access to an extensive professional library and resources.

Job Summary

Provides relevant occupational therapy and evaluation services to students exhibiting difficulties in fine and gross motor concerns; eye-hand coordination; visual-perceptual issues; sensory processing abilities and organizational/executive functions related to educational performance and common core standards. Collaborates with CST members and families regarding strategies and techniques to ensure the carryover of skills. The position includes service delivery utilizing a remote and in-person approach.

Job Functions

• Delivers effective and educationally relevant treatment services utilizing both in-person and remote methodologies.
• Possess' and demonstrates knowledge of current strategies and best practice techniques.
• Completes evaluations that accurately and effectively identify strengths and needs. Utilizes standardized and non-standardized tools that are culturally diverse and appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with teachers, families, and other CST members in oral/written formats in both formal and non-formal situations.
• Completes written work promptly including progress notes and annual reviews. All paperwork is legible, accurate, and adheres to codes of professional ethics.
• Submits all required billing, service verification logs, and semimonthly billing promptly.
• Displays competency in providing appropriate strategies, including measurable outcomes, as part of the student's IEP.
• Selects and adapts appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models. Assesses progress on an ongoing basis and modifies as needed.
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision/consultation in relation to clinical performance.
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings as requested.
• Ability to independently reason and solve problems related to self, staff, or others.
• Tact, initiative, and judgement in the performance of duties.
• Understanding and use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Supervision experience working with OT Assistants.
• Use of telepractice methods if needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Role characteristics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• School

COVID-19 considerations:
All CDC and NJDOE/NJDOH guidelines will be followed including mask wearing, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, etc., as needed and warranted.

Application Question(s):

• Have you been fingerprinted and approved through the NJ Department of Education in the last three years?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ School Certification (Required)
• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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