Occupational Therapy Assistant - Charter School

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Charter School

UCP Osceola Campus - Kissimmee, FL 34741

Overview

Salary Range $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly Education Level 2 Year Degree

Description

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant School-Based position follows the school calendar and is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Occupational Therapy Assistant School-Based reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. The Occupational Therapy Assistant School-Based ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student's abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy sessions/interventions based on students' needs.
• Assists occupational therapist in establishing goals.
• Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.
• Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.
• Participates in students' staffing meetings, IEP team meetings, classroom team meetings, campus-wide meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students' needs.
• Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.
• Completes and submits accurate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Associate degree in occupational therapy
• Active occupational therapy assistant license from the State of Florida

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year experience preferred with pediatric population in a multi-disciplinary setting
• New graduates will be considered