IN PERSON Occupational Therapist

Job Description

RCM Health Care is looking for a full time IN PERSON school based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to provide services to students who attend schools within Dublin, CA.

The Occupational Therapist works independently in designing and adhering to the plans associated with student needs. S/he provides training and consultation to staff and parents and/or direct services to assist students with conditions which are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling.

What You Will Do:

• Respond to requests for service and screens individuals to determine need for referral and intervention
• Gather and interpret data to evaluate student needs as a basis for treatment planning
• Interpret evaluation findings to parents, and instructional teams while participating in the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Monitors student response to intervention and modifies strategies as indicated to attain goals
• Develops intervention plans including measurable goals and objectives with strategies for meeting them
• Coordinate intervention plan with parents and other members of the instructional team
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of students in their natural environments
• Recommend termination of service when benefit has been achieved.
• Document evaluation results, treatment and follow-up
• Collaborate with peers in developing recommendations for protocol and procedures
• Assist in developing transition plans for students moving to other environments
• Work cooperatively with personnel and/or agencies providing services to the student or family
• Participate in professional growth activities in special education and in pediatric occupational therapy

What You Will Bring:

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Possession of a valid California driver's license. Two years' experience in occupational therapy with a primary focus on pediatric clients
• Knowledge of child growth and development, common disabling conditions of children, and the theory and practice of occupational therapy as applied to infants,children and youth
• Ability to administer appropriate assessments; interpret history and assessment data; design and implement appropriate intervention strategies
• Knowledge of strategies and methodologies used in educational settings

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401K Flex Spending
• Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit

Compensation:

• $60/hour - based on experience

About Us:
RCM Health Care Services' mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.