Occupational Therapist - School Based

Devereux • Malvern, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you aligned with Devereux's mission to maximize human potential, individuality, growth, self-realization and independence? Do you have a passion to work directly with children and adolescents with an Autism, Intellectual in an educational setting? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being an Occupational Therapist at Devereux's Day Academies has it's advantages! The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy. We offer: 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 $68,000-77,520 annually (dependent upon experience)

Requirements

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required and bachelor’s degree required.
• Six months of related field experience required; one year preferred.
• 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.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level