Job Details
Job Description
About Us:
Sunbelt is a healthcare agency specializing in providing school-based therapy services to schools around the country. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of students. We are currently seeking skilled Occupational Therapists to join our team!
Job Details:
- Full Time: 32.5 hours per week
- 2024-2025 school year
- In-person position
- Caseload: K-8th grade
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate students' motor skills, sensory processing, and functional abilities
- Collaborate with school staff and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to develop individualized treatment plans and goals for students
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students, both individually and in group settings, addressing areas such as fine motor skills, sensory integration, visual-motor coordination, and self-care
- Adapt classroom environments, equipment, and materials to promote accessibility and facilitate student participation
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, special education staff, parents, and other professionals involved in the students' care
- Document student progress, treatment plans, and other relevant information according to agency and school guidelines
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate goals and accommodations for students
- Stay updated on current research, best practices, and relevant laws and regulations in school-based occupational therapy
Qualifications:
- Illinois Occupational Therapy license
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Previous experience as a School Occupational Therapist is preferred, but new graduates with relevant fieldwork experience are encouraged to apply
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and IEP team members
How to Apply:
Submit your resume to [email protected] and reference the location of the position.
Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.