Occupational Therapist - Virtual

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc•Dallas, TX

12h•$55 - $65•Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing virtual occupational therapy services to students. The therapist will be responsible for planning and delivering individual and group therapy, conducting evaluations, developing management strategies, and consulting with parents and school staff. The position also includes student management, program management, and administrative duties, with the possibility of supervising a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). The role requires maintaining records, complying with policies, and participating in professional development. The therapist must be able to work with students of varying maturity levels and interests, manage behavior, and maintain emotional control under stress. The position requires occasional prolonged and irregular hours and involves frequent travel within a virtual territory.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university, or graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program before 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Valid Licensed Occupational Therapist by Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess motor disorders and conditions
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of motor disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
One year supervised clinical occupational therapist experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
Assist students with fine motor skills, assist self-help and sensory processing in the school setting.
Conduct individual evaluations to assess students with fine motor disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.
Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data according to DAS procedures.
Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in interpretation of assessment, data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with fine motor disorders or conditions according to DAS procedures.
Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to plan and implement remedial process improves fine motor skills of students.
Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand fine motor deficits in students.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding progress the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
Seek assistance from school personnel to establish and to administer discipline according to the school Student Code of Conduct.
May supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of Occupational Therapist services and make changes based on the findings.
Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
May direct and monitor work of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.