Occupational Therapist- Schools

MJ Care, Inc.•Madison, WI

69d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist ready to jump into a role for the remainder of this school year. This role is to supervise a COTA part-time in the school setting.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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 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.
Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and assigned school.