School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist

·  School OT position available to begin June 2023
·  Extended School Year (ESY) position
·  Full time hours from June 5 - 23, 2023
·  Mount Prospect area of IL 
·  2 positions available
·  Position 1:
·  9th grade to ages 22 ; Hours are 8am - 2:45pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 8am-4pm on Thursday ; Therapeutic day school with a focus on providing educational life skills program support for students with moderate to significant needs across multiple domains (ie: cognitive, social-emotional, communication and physical). 
·  Position 2:
·  EC to 8th Grade  ; Hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm; Therapeutic day school with a focus on providing educational life skills program support for students with moderate to significant needs across multiple domains (ie: cognitive, social-emotional, communication and physical). 

We value our Occupational therapists and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child’s life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

·  Professional Development
·  Continuing Education and more!

HealthPRO®/Heritage is a national leading provider of highly skilled Occupational Therapists and educators. We hire Occupational Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Occupational Therapy that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented OT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company.

 

Looking forward to speaking with you!

 

Cindy Meckling

Director of Recruitment – Peds/School Division

HealthPRO®-Heritage®

cmeckling@healthpro-heritage.com

267.810.1373 | Direct/Text

Responsibilities

·  Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to cognitive, physical, and motor skill needs face, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays, Social Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, And other Chronic Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mental Health and/or Behavioral Issues, Physical Injuries, Spatial Awareness, Neuromotor Dysfunction.
·  Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations in the area of occupational therapy to determine students need for services or need of dismissal from services
·  Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Occupational Therapy services
·  Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
·  Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, daily notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP’s

Qualifications

·  Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
·  Must hold a current license to practice in the state of practice
·  Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

Recruiter : Email Address

cmeckling@healthpro-heritage.com