Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students within a school setting in Gloucester, Virginia.

Job Quick Facts

• Reference #: EDU-1493-02

• Profession: Allied Health

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Location: Gloucester, Virginia

• Facility Type: School

• Job Type: Contract / On-Call

• Service Delivery: Direct and Consultative Services

• Schedule: As Needed

• Compensation: $60 per hour

Requirements

• Current Virginia licensure or other applicable credential required to provide occupational therapy services.

• Appropriate education, training, and professional experience necessary to perform school-based occupational therapy services.

• Experience providing occupational therapy services to students with disabilities in a school or educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in accordance with their IEPs and assigned service requirements.

• Conduct occupational therapy and functional evaluations.

• Develop written evaluation reports, recommendations, and appropriate occupational therapy interventions.

• Participate in eligibility, IEP, manifestation determination, and multidisciplinary team meetings as requested.

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation of services provided.

• Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, special education personnel, and other members of the educational team.

• Provide recommendations regarding accommodations, assistive technology, adaptive strategies, and specialized instructional supports within the scope of occupational therapy services.

• Provide consultative services to instructional staff and families regarding students’ functional and educational needs.

• Assist with Medicaid-related documentation and billing requirements where applicable.

• Coordinate service schedules with designated administrators and case managers.

• Provide all reports, service records, progress documentation, and other information required by the School Division.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, HIPAA where applicable, and other governing requirements.

• Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, and professional standards throughout the assignment.

• Perform other duties as assigned