Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $50-55 per hour

Job Description

RCM Healthcare is seeking a contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Maricopa, Arizona. The position is for 13 weeks, starting ASAP, with 40 hours per week and an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Schedule / Shift: Contract length: School Year, Hours per week: 35-40, Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Provides educationally and developmentally-based occupational therapy to support students' individual goals and access to the school environment
• Develops clear and effective therapeutic goals focused on improving student ability to perform daily tasks and achieve greater independence
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of treatment
• Provides timely and clear feedback to students based on targeted goals
• Push-in to facilitate generalization of skills in academic settings
• Maintains accurate records and documentation regarding student sessions, goals and outcomes
• Observes impact of treatment at various stages and adjusts care plans to achieve targeted goals
• Communicates with student families via email, conferences, and progress reports
• Collaborates with the school team to determine student needs, supports, accommodations and modifications appropriate to students who receive physical therapy
• Advise student and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Works collaboratively with faculty and therapy team to ensure support student development
• Therapists participate as a part of the staff in responsibilities including chaperoning events, lunch duty, and advisory in Upper School
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Maintains and illustrates high standards of honesty, integrity, and appropriate confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians
• Affection for the school's mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
• A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience in a school-based setting
• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
• Valid AZ State OT License