Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Nexus Therapy is now hiring for a part-time Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist position for the remainder of the 23-24 school year as well as the start of the 24-25 school year until January 2025 ! This position pays $70 per hour and would be for 3 days per week with 7.5 billable hours per full day worked! You'd be working with students in grades K-12 with a variety of needs. Two have SDI weekly minutes, 7 are related service and it equals to about 600 IEP minutes per month. There are 9 IEPs and 1 evaluation to cover during this time. You'd be working with a great, supportive district near beautiful Seattle, Washington. Must be certified as an OMS in the state of Washington.

We offer, great pay, individual caseload support, direct deposit, and more! Check us out at nexustherapy.us For consideration, send a copy of your resume to hello@nexusthearapy.us

Duties:
- Assess students' physical, mental, and emotional abilities to determine appropriate treatment plans
- Develop and implement individualized treatment programs to help students improve their orientation and mobility skills
- Provide therapy sessions to students to improve their motor skills, coordination, and sensory integration
- Teach students how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance their independence
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as educators, to develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Monitor students' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate students and their families on strategies for managing their conditions and maximizing their functional abilities

Requirements:
- Valid Washington state license or certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- Previous experience in a school setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of OMS principles, techniques, and practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients and their families
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Please note that this is a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required for the position of Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

Work Location: In person