School-Based Contract Occupational Therapist

School-Based Contract Occupational Therapist
Contract Rate:$50-$60
About Hope Therapy Relief:
Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Therapy Relief at Hope has provided services to persons with disabilities for over 26 years, including speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and music therapy. Our therapists support ongoing learning, growth, and success while providing a safe and supportive environment for all.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist develops and provides occupational therapy treatments and supervises treatments to assigned clients by assistants and volunteers in individual or group therapy programs. This position works closely with occupational therapy assistants, interns, direct support professionals, educational specialists, and others to provide the best care to clients; as well as serves as a consultant regarding occupational therapy issues, treatments, techniques, and equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in preparing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans and therapeutic devices for assigned case load; provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to clients in individual and group settings.
• Assess clients' performance in activities of daily living, sensory motor development and motor coordination activities by measuring clients' developmental level, muscle strength, psycho-social abilities, and sensory integrative functions. Develop occupational therapy plan of treatment with short- and long-range goals based upon the assessment.
• Maintain records and written progress reports which include the type of therapy/treatment administered to clients and evaluations of the results; communicate and consult with other staff regarding client treatment and progress.
• Recommend, design, fabricate, and maintain equipment and therapeutic devices designed to meet the needs of clients requiring occupational therapy; attend staff meetings to discuss the needs and uses of adaptive equipment, wheelchair modifications, and splinting and positioning techniques. May adapt, construct, and make minor repairs to equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• Registered Occupational Therapist licensed by the state of Missouri.
• Ability to train direct-care staff in the principles, practices, and procedures associated with OT services for clients.

WHAT WE PREFER:

• 5 years strong clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist providing services to children with developmental disabilities.
• Managerial skills in directing subordinates.

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about Hope Therapy Relief, click here.