Occupational Therapist-3,500 Sign-on bonus

Occupational Therapist

The Gersh Organization is seeking a smart and energetic Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy support to children K-12. The Occupational Therapist will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. The Occupational Therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting the liability of the school system and the therapist. The ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning for students with disabilities.

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy support to children K-12
• Collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels
• Independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs
• Ensure the safety of students and protect the liability of the school system and the therapist

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements
• Must possess State OTR/L Licensure in the state
• One year of experience as an occupational therapist preferred, preferably in a school system or other pediatric practice setting
• Must have sensory knowledge
• Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays)
• Family leave (maternity, paternity)
• Short term & long term disability
• Training & development