Occupational Therapist (OT)

About Our Culture

LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events – run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups. Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU. Shine Your Brightest!

About Our School Services

With over 30 years of therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is “Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest!”. We pride ourselves on effective communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between staff (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).

Essential Accountabilities for the Occupational Therapist

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
• Document, monitor, analyze, and report students’ progress and effects of treatment regularly in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures
• Conduct educationally relevant evaluations and report findings within Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs)
• Write educationally relevant therapy goals and relevant student information background information within Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs)
• Attend and report evaluation findings and therapy recommendations in family‑friendly language during IEP and ETR meetings
• Contribute to building a positive, supportive, and learning culture through collaboration and ongoing communication between school personnel and families
• Maintain and document ongoing therapy minutes and report due‑dates
• Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy
• Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy within the state of Ohio
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be proficient in English; reading, comprehending and understanding the English language
• Completed FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire)
• Current Ohio Department of Education Certification (can be completed upon hire)
• Professional Liability Insurance, recommended by governing body
• Positive and goal oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices
• Must be able to handle stressful situations
• Compatible with company culture and core values

Benefits for the Occupational Therapist

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor Match
• Career Development Stipend
• PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Program Services
• Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience