School Occupational Therapist - $2,102 per week

AHS Staffing is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Shelton, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Details 
PediaStaff is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy and educational staffing solutions, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding school-based and clinic opportunities since 2004. We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist in Shelton, WA area
 
Why Join Us?

At PediaStaff, we value our team members and provide exceptional support to help you succeed. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in young patient’s lives. Our team-oriented approach ensures you have the resources and collaboration needed to thrive in your role. ? 
 
Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid WA license

Role Overview:
As a pediatric OT, you will help patients develop fine motor skills, adapt to physical or cognitive challenges, or access appropriate educational tools and techniques. This role offers the opportunity to work with young learners in a supportive school environment while making a lasting impact on their development.

Key Responsibilities:? 

• Performs as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing and interpreting assessment information, summarizing educational significance of the student's disability, recommends methods for remediation and plans for an intervention or therapy program as an aid to school placement.
• Develops and implements IEP goals based on the assessment findings and relating them to the educational process.
• Prescribes for student's progress in behavioral terms.
• Provides therapy to students with disabilities or disorders to restore function and maximize performance for educational and instructional access limits of student physical status and special education guidelines.
• Provides consultative and advisory services to the family, educational staff, health care agencies, and interested community organizations, while maintaining compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Maintains written systematic and objective records of the student's therapy program and progress.
• Records and submits timely signed and dated reports for each student assessed and served.
• Updates individual short-term objectives and long-term goals as indicated by formal and informal assessment.
• Maintains effective communication with individual staff members, families, school personnel, and health care agencies in the service area to track progress and changes in the student's development.
• Manages equipment and supplies and maintains it as necessary for functional operation.
• Provides two-way communication with health care providers and other agencies and shares their recommendations with staff, administrators, and the IEP team.
• Seeks out improved technology and equipment for the ease of functioning for each student so served.
• Updates their own knowledge and evaluates their own practices and applies it toward the development of a continually evolving and quality OT/PT department.
• Provides workshop opportunities for staff and community to enhance the general knowledge of sensory and motor development in children.
• Plans activities and manages day-to-day functions of motor skills aide and COTA as needed.
• Trains and monitors the activities of other instructional assistants in their duties with physically involved special education students.
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:?? 

• Comprehensive Insurance:?Medical, dental, and vision coverage ? 
• Housing Allowance:?Weekly per diem for eligible travelers ? 
• Credentialing Reimbursements:?Support for licensure and certification costs ? 
• 401(k) with Matching:?Retirement savings program with 4% matching vested immediately? 
• Weekly Pay:?Direct deposit for convenience ? 
• Referral Bonuses up to $750
• Clinical Support:?Ongoing professional guidance and mentorship ? 

 
Ready to Make a Difference??? 
If you're passionate about supporting young patients and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our PediaStaff team and make a meaningful impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer:?? 
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.
*Weekly estimated pay is for informational purposes only and based on weekly hours. They include projected hourly wages and weekly housing, meals and incidental per diems for eligible clinicians. Contact our amazing team of recruiters for more details. 

AHS Staffing Job ID #811663. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 35.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: School

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