Occupational Therapist - School Based

Devereux•West Whiteland Township, PA

12d•$82,000 - $93,480•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy. The Devereux School for Integrated Learning focuses on building upon the unique strengths of each student. Our school strives to offer a breadth of opportunities for students to express themselves and find personal levels of accomplishment through activities such as: Special Olympics, talent shows and school dances, student government, peer mentoring, service learning, community gardening, and employment education, both in the classroom and in the community. Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Requirements

Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
Bachelor’s degree required
Six months of related field experience required
Proficient computer skills
Mastery of Microsoft Office Applications
Experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position)
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Requires ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

one year preferred experience

Responsibilities

Provide OT services for students who have the need identified in their Individualized Education Plans.
Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting and evaluating students’ progress; recommends and implements adjustments and modifications.
Consults with teachers, direct care staff, BCBAs, OTs, SLPs, PTs, a nurse and other clinical and leadership staff; contributes to student conferences.

Benefits

Consistent work schedule during school hours.
Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.
CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.
A stable, national, non-profit that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research.
An organization that cares about the people we serve.
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.