School Occupational Therapist | Dearborn, Michigan

Step into a rewarding full-time contract opportunity supporting students through an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Program, located near Dearborn, MI. This role is designed for dedicated Occupational Therapists with experience across school settings, healthcare, home health, and teletherapy. You'll leverage your specialized skills to help students achieve their greatest potential in both academic and daily living environments.


Key Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Michigan or eligibility to obtain
• Prior experience in school-based OT services; familiarity with ASD programs is highly desirable
• Proficiency in delivering OT interventions across various settings: schools, home health, healthcare, and teletherapy
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt therapy plans to meet individual student needs, especially those on the autism spectrum
• Knowledgeable in documentation, IEP development, and progress monitoring

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine therapy needs of students within an ASD program
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to promote student independence and functional skills
• Provide direct OT services in various formats: in-person, home-based, healthcare settings, and teletherapy as required
• Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and school staff to integrate OT goals within classroom routines
• Participate actively in IEP meetings, providing expertise in goal-setting and evaluation
• Maintain timely documentation of student progress and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders

This contract opportunity offers the chance to make a measurable impact in a dynamic educational setting. You'll engage with a population that greatly benefits from your expertise, utilizing a variety of service delivery models to maximize flexibility and student success.


Take the next step in your career-apply today to support students in reaching new milestones and work within a collaborative, innovative ASD program near Dearborn, MI. We look forward to hearing from passionate Occupational Therapists ready to make a difference!