Constellation Schools are seeking a highly-qualified Occupational Therapist in Lorain/Elyria, Ohio. The Occupational Therapist assesses students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying environment barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to appropriate personnel.
Requirements
- Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
- Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities for the purpose of determining and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating services.
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students’ motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provides direction to Educational Assistants to ensure program objectives are achieved.
- Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate technology and assistive equipment.
- Interprets medical and academic reports in order to ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
- Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. training, workshops, seminars, IEPs, team meetings, etc.).
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, evaluations, reports, etc.).
- Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of developing students’ daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
- May provide services at multiple work sites.
- Researches resources and methods in order to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.).
- Screens students in order to assess the need for further individualized evaluation.
- Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
