Occupational Therapist- Schools

MJ Care-posted 2 months ago
Part-time
Milwaukee, WI
101-250 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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Organizes, develops and implements a school-based occupational therapy program by providing services to children with exceptional educational needs and to educational staff when children require occupational therapy to benefit from special education as regulated by federal, state and local guidelines. Work to improve, develop, restore or maintain a child's cognitive integration and cognitive components of performance, psychosocial skills and psychological components of performance, active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure and play in educational environments. Consistent with state and federal law, school occupational therapists are related service personnel.

  • Assist with recommendations for universal classroom modifications.
  • Conduct appropriate evaluations of children referred, interpret evaluation findings and prepare written reports of the evaluation.
  • Participate in and be a collaborative member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) team.
  • Participate in the development of IEPs by contributing educationally appropriate occupational therapy and related goals and objectives to the IEP document.
  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to the children in educational environments.
  • Collaborate with other school personnel regarding occupational therapy and the children's needs.
  • Travel to and among schools to provide services to children.
  • Maintain timely and accurate records, to include daily documentation, Medicaid billing logs, IEPs, quarterly and annual progress reports, IEPs and any additional reports required by the school district.
  • Maintain and submit accurate records required by MJ Care i.e., monthly billing sheets, timesheets, mileage in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Provide occupational therapy services to the designated school district for the specified hours and specified student caseload as indicated and directed by the school district administrator and the MJ Care Vice President - School Based Therapy Services.
  • Adhere to established federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws related to occupational therapy services in the schools.
  • Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession.
  • Participate in professional growth and continuing education activities.
  • Participate in the local education agency's comprehensive planning process for the children with special education needs.
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants when necessary.
  • Provide information for administrators, school personnel and parents regarding occupational therapy services.
  • Provide in-person or telehealth services as appropriate.
  • Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and assigned school.
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Current Department of Public Instruction license in good standing required for Wisconsin positions.
  • Current state license and/or certification to provide occupational therapy services in good standing.
  • 1+ year of experience preferred.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and billing software.
  • Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening.
  • Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and math skills.
  • Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with at all levels with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
  • Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
  • Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations and provide adequate assistance.
  • Valid driver's license in the state you reside, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of valid auto insurance per state requirements.
  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
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