Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT)

Miriam Foundation • St. Louis, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) assesses gross motor, fine motor, and sensory processing skills for students and provides appropriate interventions to improve deficit areas. The OT is responsible for delivering professional assessments of student strengths and weaknesses and developing therapy goals that allow students to successfully access the general education curriculum.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Current Missouri State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: At least two years of experience providing Occupational Therapy treatment to children and/or adolescents.
• Skills: Strong ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and a passion for assisting students with diverse learning profiles.
• Satisfactory completion of background check, reference checks, and degree verification is required.
• Candidates must be available for an initial full-time block in April before moving to an on-call substitute schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Goal Development: Provide comprehensive professional assessments of student needs and develop therapy goals aligned with the general education curriculum.
• Direct Intervention: Deliver sensory activities and treatments required for optimal student learning and sensory regulation.
• Documentation & Reporting: Write and update therapy goals, maintain detailed progress notes
• Collaboration: Maintain regular contact with parents, guardians, and other professionals to ensure coordinated treatment efforts and provide educational updates.
• Compliance: Administer the OT program in accordance with school, state, and federal guidelines, following all instructions from the supervisor or school staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time