Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Overview

At Powerback Pediatrics, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive! We provide high-quality, compassionate, and effective therapy services directly within the school environment, throughout the Greater Chicago area. Why Powerback?

Benefits

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field. Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role. Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

• Our School Based Occupational Therapists serve students with various physical, social-emotional, and developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old.
• Implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors, as mandated in the student’s Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, PT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
• Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements, in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
• Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domains, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention relative to the client’s level of function within the school environment.
• This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL (activities of daily living), fine and gross motor skills, strength and range of motion, positioning, adaptive equipment needs, executive function, and self-regulation.

Qualifications

• They must have a Bachelor’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• They must have a current CPR Certification.
• Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and client relationship skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
• Maintains professional attitudes and respect for the school and their staff.
• Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Effective organizational skills to manage high volume workloads.

Posted

Salary Range

Usd $52.00 - Usd $60.00 /Hr.