Occupational Therapist (.80 FTE)

Occupational Therapist

POSITION: Occupational Therapist (10-Months,.80 FTE; Schedule to be Determined)

LOCATION: Stafford School District

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist provides direct and consultative therapy services to enhance students' fine motor, sensory processing, and functional skills.

Provides direct OT services to students in accordance with their IEPs

Consults with team members (teachers, paraeducators, providers, etc.) regarding student needs and effective delivery of occupational therapy services in accordance with students' IEPs

Conducts ongoing progress monitoring, analyzes student data, and adjusts service delivery accordingly

Participates in PPT meetings

Completes Progress Reports in CTSEDS in alignment with report cards and or annual review PPTs

Completes Medicaid Billing in a timely manner

Recommends appropriate fine motor and/or sensory processing evaluations at PPTs

Conducts comprehensive fine motor and/or sensory processing evaluations to determine eligibility for OT services and to identify areas of need

Maintains confidentiality as appropriate

Collaborates with school staff and administration

Other related task as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Connecticut

Experience with pediatric or school-based OT preferred

SALARY / BENEFITS: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

• Competitive benefit package including defined contribution plan (50% employer match, up to 6% of salary); employer contribution to HSA deductible (50%); employer paid life insurance and long-term disability; paid sick and personal leave; and paid holidays.

START DATE: As soon as possible following appointment.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Interested candidates should apply on-line and include three (3) letters of professional reference and copies of license(s) and certifications.

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