School Occupational Therapist - Laurel, Maryland

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Job Description

Step into a fulfilling contract opportunity serving students ages 6-21 at a specialized school near Laurel, MD. This role focuses on delivering Occupational Therapy (OT) services across a variety of settings, including school-based, home health, healthcare facilities, and teletherapy, within a supportive environment on an 11-month academic schedule.

Key Requirements:

• Current Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Experience in schools, home health, teletherapy, and healthcare OT settings
• Comfortable working with special education students ages 6-21
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week on a contract basis
• Itinerant flexibilitywilling to travel between assigned sites as needed
• Familiarity with IEP processes (training on school system provided)
• Not open to COTA applicants

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and group OT interventions for students as outlined on IEPs
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activities to promote student success
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other professionals
• Maintain thorough documentation and progress reports adhering to school guidelines
• Participate in paid team meetings and administrative time as scheduled
• Adapt services to meet diverse functional and educational needs; utilize technology as required for teletherapy
• Uphold confidentiality and district compliance standards

Perks & Features:

• 11-month school schedule ensuring extended engagement with students
• Paid indirect hours for team meetings and administrative tasks
• Dedicated therapy space and onboarding support
• In-person interview process for a personalized hiring experience

Bring your expertise in occupational therapy to a dynamic educational setting where your contribution supports positive student outcomes. Submit your application today and embark on a meaningful, full-time contract position making a direct impact in the lives of students!

Compensation for this position ranges from $27.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.