Occupational Therapist (OT)

LLA Therapy•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LLA Therapy is hiring a full-time, school-based Occupational Therapist to provide services to an assigned student caseload. The role involves delivering treatment, evaluating students, monitoring and reporting progress, developing educationally relevant therapy goals, and collaborating with school personnel and families. The therapist will work within school deadlines and procedures, including maintaining therapy-minute documentation and completing Medicaid billing. LLA Therapy describes its school services as emphasizing effective communication, mentoring and support, collaboration across school and therapy teams, and access to therapy materials and tools.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in Ohio.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in English, including reading, comprehending, and understanding the language.
FBI and BCI background checks completed; these may be completed upon hire.
Current Ohio Department of Education certification; this may be completed upon hire.
Professional liability insurance, recommended by the governing body.
Positive, goal-oriented approach and willingness to accept new assignments and 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 the 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 include relevant student background information in Individualized Educational 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 support 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.