Healthpro Heritage Cicero , IL 60650
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
School Occupational Therapy Assistant
School COTA position available to start in August for the 2024-2025 School Year
Cicero area of IL
Full Time - 7 Hours daily (35 hours weekly)
Pre-K thru 8th grade
On-site services required
School-based experience required
We value our occupational therapists and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child's life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Continuing Education and more!
HealthPRO/Heritage is a national leading provider of highly skilled Occupational Therapists and educators. We hire Occupational Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Occupational Therapy that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented OT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company.
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Looking forward to speaking with you!
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to cognitive, physical, and motor skill needs face, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays, Social Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, And other Chronic Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mental Health and/or Behavioral Issues, Physical Injuries, Spatial Awareness, Neuromotor Dysfunction.
Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations in the area of occupational therapy to determine students need for services or need of dismissal from services
Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Occupational Therapy services
Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, daily notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP's
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Must hold a current license to practice in state
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
Recruiter : Email Address
cmeckling@healthpropediatrics.com
Healthpro Heritage