Occupational Therapist

Description
Position at Catapult Learning
Occupational Therapist
Description
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:
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 AND ABILITIES:
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.