Occupational Therapist (1099) Hemet, CA

Nitelines Usa•Hemet, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides occupational Therapy assessment, planning, goal development and provides appropriate intervention services to assist special needs students in acquiring functional performance skills. This role involves evaluating student performance in areas such as fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture, and movement. The therapist will formulate and implement individual treatment plans aligned with assessments, educational implications, and IEP goals. Responsibilities include recommending strategies to meet student needs, collaborating with medical personnel and multidisciplinary teams, and working with teachers and support staff to reinforce therapy needs. Effective communication and collaboration with staff and family members are crucial for integrating therapy activities into home and school environments to optimize student progress. Direct training for support staff involved with students is also a key function. The role requires maintaining safe equipment and a therapeutic environment, regularly re-evaluating individual therapy plans, and developing/reviewing student goals in accordance with IEPs. Maintaining appropriate records and attending IEP meetings are essential duties. The Occupational Therapist will also supervise a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Requirements

Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis on occupational therapy.
One year work experience providing occupational therapy services for children ages three (3) to twenty-two (22).
Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
Possession of and maintain a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate student performance in areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture, and movement.
Formulate and implement an individual treatment plan as it relates to the assessment, educational implications, and IEP goals and objectives.
Recommend methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services.
Collaborate with medical personnel and multidisciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy services.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff regarding activities to support and/or reinforce student occupational therapy needs.
Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members to effectively infuse therapy activities in home and school to optimize the overall program and progress of the student.
Provide direct training and assistance to support staff directly involved with a student.
Maintain safe equipment and therapy environment.
Re-evaluate students' individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis.
Develop and review student goals and objectives in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Maintain appropriate records and documents related to individual assessment and services.
Attend IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes of student records.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).