Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Profession: Therapy
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Duration: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 5
Experience: Preferred experience in school, outpatient clinic, or community-based therapy settings
License: Active Occupational Therapy License
Certifications: Current NBCOT certification
Must-Have:
- Active Occupational Therapy License
- Current NBCOT certification
Description:
The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based, client-centered services to support functional independence, participation, and skill development.
The role involves evaluating needs, developing intervention plans, delivering direct and consultative services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
The Occupational Therapist conducts evaluations to assess fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-help abilities, and functional participation.
They create individualized treatment plans and therapy recommendations aligned with applicable regulations.
Therapy is delivered in individual, group, classroom-embedded, or clinic-based formats.
Collaboration with educators, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, psychologists, nurses, and families is essential to support functional outcomes.
The Occupational Therapist recommends and assists in implementing tools for access, communication, and participation.
Documentation of evaluation reports, progress notes, treatment plans, and compliance with standards is required.
The role promotes safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments across all service settings.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and the ability to travel between sites as needed is important.
Preferred qualifications include training in sensory integration, fine motor development, or assistive technology, as well as familiarity with trauma-informed practices and inclusive service models.
Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for this position.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities are also considered advantageous.