Occupational Therapist

Sheppard Pratt • Rockville, MD

32d • $60,570 - $96,699 • Onsite

About The Position

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, development delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction ensure that students receive the attention and support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Our team provides a supportive and structured environment that integrates specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services, and behavioral modification tailored to each student’s unique needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Active Maryland State Occupational Therapy License.
• Current knowledge of OT theory.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating students to develop individualized therapy plans.
• Promoting availability for learning, and physical and mental health well-being.
• Overseeing and supporting the development and delivery of related staff training programs.
• Meeting with parents/caregivers, school representatives, and other stakeholders as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
• Documenting and maintaining accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level