Occupational Therapist--School Based (remote option)

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in young children’s lives? Join the staff at Developmental Preschool & Day Care Center. We are currently seeking one part time Occupational Therapist to provide therapy, evaluations and planning for children. Position will provide services to a 2 county region. In person position is preferred but remote teletherapy is an option for the right candidate. Position is part time, with 15-20 hours per week required. Additional hours may be available as the school year progresses. This is a contractor position with no benefits offered if fully remote position.

Live and work in beautiful Wyoming, where outdoor recreational opportunities are limitless. Current case load is located throughout Carbon County, Wyoming. Big city cultural and shopping opportunities are only a short drive away! Our organization provides early intervention and special education services for children up to 5 years old. Developmental Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.

INTRODUCTION:

1. To provide a comprehensive occupational therapy program to children with disabilities and other education needs from birth to age 5.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct screenings of motor development as requested in order to identity the need for further evaluation.

2. Conduct formal and informal evaluations including standardized tests and clinical observation and compile results into a multidisciplinary report.

3. Participate in the development and review of the IEP/IFSP for identified children including writing annual goals and short-term objectives.

4. Provide individual and small group therapy in accordance with the IEP/IFSP.

5. Provide occupational therapy services in inclusive preschool classrooms and/or other settings.

6. Provide consultation and training to teachers, other therapists and support staff regarding therapeutic procedures and techniques, positioning and feeding programs, adaptive equipment, and other activities needed to achieve IEP/IFSP goals and objectives.

7. Assist parents and other caregivers through consultation or home programming in understanding the child’s needs, occupational therapy services, and how to assist the child in the home setting.

8. Collect and report data and other information about the child’s progress.

9. Supervise the delivery of services by paraprofessional staff members, practicum students and volunteers, as needed.

10. Assist in the transition of children from the program into the public schools.

11. Other duties as assigned relating to the effective delivery of services to children with disabilities and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in occupational therapy with AOTA registration. Licensure by State of Wyoming is required. Pediatric interest required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to operate equipment and machinery that requires fine and gross motor abilities, compose sentences, calculate figures, interpret rules and procedures, organize and convey thoughts, recall facts and procedures, and form sequential thoughts. Must have spatial perceptions, auditory and tactile disaffirmation, speaking ability, judgment, aesthetic sense, olfactory discrimination, writing ability, reasoning, patience, visual discrimination, talking, hearing, grasping, grabbing, holding, feeling abilities, must be able to give instructions, must be able to work independently and must be in good health and physical condition. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to fifty pounds, and be agile in bending, walking, and other positions necessary for the care of children.

Job Type: Part-time Contractor Position

Work Location: Remote or in person