School-Based Occupational Therapist

Cross Country Education • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

Cross Country Education is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist in Waldorf, Maryland, to provide individualized therapy and collaborate with school teams and families to support students’ independence, participation, and success. The role serves elementary students and includes evaluating needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.

The Occupational Therapist develops and implements individualized goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, determining appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs. The position also involves collaboration with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams; documenting evaluations, progress, and student data; completing Medicaid billing; and maintaining records and applicable service timelines.

The position offers a consistent, full-time 35-hour workweek, weekly pay, bonus opportunities, paid sick leave, and comprehensive health coverage.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent.
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with school-based occupational therapy, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal occupational therapy assessments.
• Identify student needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process.
• Determine appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation, independence, and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, and student data; complete Medicaid billing and maintain required records.
• Meet applicable service timelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Weekly pay.
• Bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time