Occupational Therapist (School-based OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hourly Rate: $55-60/hour Location: Monroe & Carleton, MI; Onsite School Setting

Position Summary: The job of Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose(s) of assessing students' functional physical development level, planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives, identifying architectural barriers and providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement in various school locations as needed. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Key Duties:

• Utilize creative and manual arts, recreational, educational, and social activities, and develop personal care, motor, self-help, and pre-vocational skills; and employ sensory processing and regulation as it affects school performance and/or functioning.
• Work with students aged birth to 26 regarding motor and/or sensory issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding developmental milestones of young children, develop home-based programs, and communicate these programs to parents.
• Assess levels of functioning in the above areas and develop written plans and/or recommendations for remediation of deficiencies.
• Continually evaluate occupational programs and adjust programs accordingly.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings as necessary.
• Make or be able to adapt equipment to individual needs of students.
• Work with classroom personnel and other supportive service staff to provide individual multidisciplinary programs.
• Instruct and/or provide in-service training for staff and parents relative to occupational therapy program.
• Maintain accurate records on all students.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with parents and periodically inform them of the progress the child is making

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of an IEP team to screen, diagnose, and to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services for the child;
• Complete all required components of the occupational therapy case study evaluation;
• Enhance student mobility and participation in educational activities by increasing strength, accuracy, and speed;
• Improve manipulative skills for self-care and paper/pencil tasks through reach, grasp, and dexterity;
• Enhance comfort, participation, and attending by maintaining functional postures;
• Increase functional use of hands and visual regard by providing stable positions;
• Ensure independence in feeding and oral motor skills for safety and nourishment;
• Facilitate safety in the school environment by decreasing the possibility of injury to student's self or others as he/she moves or performs skills/tasks;
• Improve success for fine motor school tasks by increasing coordination of eye-hand movements;
• Increase functional use of extremities through adapted equipment;
• Enhance ability to learn through sensorimotor activities that address motor planning, attending, and behavior issues;
• Facilitate student's independence through access to assistive technology;
• Perform consultative and/or resource services to parents, classroom teachers, and other professional personnel; and

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

Job Requirements Qualifications: Experience Required : Prior job-related experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Testing Required :

• Registered Occupational Therapist State of MI
• MI Driver's License

Benefits

• Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan