Saturday Occupational Therapist

Description

• Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by NBCOT and completion of all fieldwork requirements
• 1-3 years of experience as an occupational therapist in a school setting with elementary and middle school-aged children.
• Certification as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Current Massachusetts license as a certified occupational therapist.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies for students with autism, sensory processing disorder, specific learning disabilities, executive function, and self-regulation challenges.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice
• Preferred knowledge in Sensory Integration theory and practices
• Knowledge of human development throughout the life span
• Ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan
• Ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role/interactive skills, processing skills, play, community integration, and written communication
• Skill in gathering screening and evaluation data, completing checklists, histories, and parent interviews
• Ability to select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support intervention goals
• Ability to maintain safe environments, equipment, and materials
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes
• Willingness to be educated and trained for specific program implementation
• Ability to positively interact and collaborate in a team environment
• Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility,, movement analysis, perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory-motor processing, attention, self-regulation,  and functional activities of daily living.

• Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.
• Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.
• Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
• Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.