Occupational Therapist (OT)

LLA Therapy•Akron, OH

1d•$34 - $42

About The Position

LLA Therapy is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist to provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload and support students through educationally relevant evaluations, therapy planning, and progress monitoring. The role involves documenting and reporting student progress in accordance with school deadlines and procedures, contributing to Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and communicating findings and recommendations to families in accessible language during meetings. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with school personnel and families to support a positive learning culture and maintains therapy-minute records, due dates, and Medicaid billing. LLA Therapy describes a culture focused on connection, fun, mentoring, collaboration, streamlined communication, and providing staff with materials and tools to succeed.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Ohio.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in English, including reading, comprehending, and understanding the language.
FBI and BCI background check, which may be completed upon hire.
Current Ohio Department of Education Certification, which may be completed upon hire.
Professional liability insurance, recommended by the governing body.
Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept new assignments, and able to work well with others.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Compatibility with company culture and core values.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload.
Document, monitor, analyze, and regularly report students’ progress and treatment effects in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.
Conduct educationally relevant evaluations and report findings in Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs).
Write educationally relevant therapy goals and student background information in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Attend IEP and ETR meetings and explain evaluation findings and therapy recommendations in family-friendly language.
Collaborate and communicate with school personnel and families to contribute to a positive, supportive, and learning-focused culture.
Maintain and document ongoing therapy minutes and report due dates.
Complete Medicaid billing in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.