Occupational Therapist (School)

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Job Description:

    

Job Summary 

  • The Occupational Therapist at Heartspring Residential School administers assessments, plans and implements programs, and conducts occupational therapy treatment through direct and/or consultative services.


Primary Functions

  • Complete standardized and/or informal testing and functional assessments to assess fine motor skill and measure progress.
  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to residential and/or day-only students as specified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  • Participation in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for assigned students. 
  • Provide requested training to parents/family/caregivers and other professionals and direct care staff. 
  • Write programs and procedures as determined by the team to support IEP goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and direct care staff members to ensure consistent programming across environments. 
  • Track quality and quantity of OT data and compile data for all IEP objectives.
  • Document direct and indirect services provided for each student.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the COTA or occupational therapy assistant related to the delivery of occupational therapy services and the facilitation of professional growth and competence. 
  • Prompt and regular attendance is required.

Secondary Functions

  • Distribute, modify, maintain, and repair therapy equipment as needed.
  • Complete routine checks with classroom and group home staff while completing OT programs, procedures, and data collection.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

    

Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements

  • Successful completion of an occupational therapy program from an accredited university. 
  • Current Kansas Occupational Therapy License in good standing. 
  • Must successfully complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff.


Benefits:

Heartspring offers a generous benefits package including three weeks of paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance and retirement plans. Heartspring also offers opportunities to grow within and advance your careers through on-the-job training, internal promotion preferences, and the Heartspring scholarship program to help you go back to school.

Heartspring is a drug-free campus. Heartspring is an EEO employer.

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