Occupational Therapist - Rensselaer, IN

Occupational Therapist (SY 24-25) - Contract

Location: Rensselaer, IN

Required Qualifications:

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  Minimum Master’s degree in occupational therapy, as required by state and contract

  
  


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  Valid State Certification as specified in the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)

  
  


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  School OT services and evaluation experience

  
  

Job Description

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  Provides Occupational Therapy intervention for students utilizing exercises and equipment to facilitate fine and/or gross motor coordination based on the goals and objectives included in the student’s IEP/ISP.

  
  


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  Participates in IEP case conferences.

  
  


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  Provide written documentation related to occupational therapy during Annual Case Reviews and/or other meetings and provide written documentation for progress as determined by the student’s Individual Education Plan.

  
  


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  Monitors student progress.

  
  


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  Assess the motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor functioning of students referred for special education evaluation.

  
  


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  Help determine the need for occupational therapy services.

  
  


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  Assist school staff in reducing barriers that limit student participation within the school environment.

  
  


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  Assist with providing assistive technology to support student success if/when applicable.

  
  


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  Communicate with school staff, family, and other professionals who are part of the child's educational team to contribute to a collaborative IEP including but not limited to student self-advocacy, student engagement in school activities, curricular modifications to support diverse learning abilities, increase student success and promote safety within the school environment, etc.

  
  


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  Creates solutions to challenges for individual students, which are based on research and sound professional judgment.

  
  


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  Makes referrals to community resources as needed.

  
  


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  Documents and maintains an accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations, and other pertinent activities in daily notes and/or Medicaid Billing.

  
  


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  Completes required paperwork in a timely and well-organized manner.

  
  


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  Maintains confidentiality of all student records, school, and other related information as noted by HIPPA and FERPA.

  
  

Benefits:

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  Lucrative pay!

  
  


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  Long-term contract!

  
  


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  Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available!

  
  


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  Principal is well respected and liked!