Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)Laurel - Laurel, MD 20723OverviewSalary Range $52,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Part TimeDescriptionTitle: Occupational Therapist: Special EducationPosition Type: Part-time, approximately 8-10 hours per weekLocation: Laurel, MarylandWhat We Do And Offer Our Team:PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.What the Occupational Therapist does:Provide diagnostic and therapeutic occupational therapy services to students. Serve as a consultant to teachers and other staff regarding the development and implementation of occupational therapy strategies that support educational goals and objectives.Serves as a resource to teachers for materials and methods.Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members and with parentsAttends IEP meetings, CSTs and other meetings.Provides occupational therapy evaluation/screening.Discuss screening/evaluation results with jurisdictions (LEAs).Develops and implements an individualized therapeutic program (as part of the IEP) for each student receiving occupational therapy services on individual caseload.Provides individual/group/classroom occupational therapy.Provides services in a variety of on/off campus settings.Provides consultative occupational therapy to team members and parents.Monitors students' perceptual motor skills for follow up.Writes treatment notes for each occupational and therapy visit.Writes quarterly progress reports.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsCredentials and Experience:Must hold valid Maryland State License issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)