School-based Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Elwyn seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy (OT) services to students as indicated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing data, writing reports, and determining the strengths and areas of concern or need in fine and gross motor skills, perceptual, cognitive and sensory integration, and activities of daily living to assist students in accessing their educational program.

• Provide OT services to assigned students in a school-based setting utilizing an integrated model by working with the classroom staff to instruct, develop and practice by planning activities individualized for the skill level of the students to target goal-specific skills identified in the IEP
• Provide treatment in perceptual and motor activities, manipulative and ambulatory skills, proper posturing, aquatic therapy, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) adaptation to activities and physical environments, etc. to access the student’s educational program
• Participate in data review Pre-IEP and IEP meetings by identifying skill deficits, recommending assessment needs, consulting with and assisting the IEP team, including teacher, clinicians, parents, school districts, in the development of the OT goals
• Conduct evaluations including but not limited to sensory profiles, Visual Motor Integration (VMI), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 (BOT-2), formal and informal assessments, etc. utilizing the established Re-evaluation Report (RR) process to identify OT needs
• Complete all documentation and/or share recommendations related to IEP development, progress monitoring and data collection, Re-evaluation Reports (RR), Behavioral Support Plans (BSP), School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems (SWPBIS), and Extended School Year (ESY) Program, as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations and sending-district’s policy and funding requirements
• Adhere to PDE established timelines relating to all required documentation
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania OT license required
• Newly licensed graduates considered
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Experience working with both verbal and nonverbal students (ages 3-21 years) in Autism Support, Emotional Support and Life Skills Support programs
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and equipment used in direct and consultative OT services
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of current diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with OT needs
• Demonstrate demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrate demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
• Experience using/knowledge of electronic student and/or health records preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.