Occupational Therapist - School ST

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician orders
• Regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, andworks in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcareteam to modify the plan of care as appropriate
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each student
• Assesses student’s needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
• Instructs student/family/caregivers on the student’s totaloccupational therapy program
• Advises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
• Observes and reports student progress and/or changes instudent status to the physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
• Directs OT treatment and develops occupational therapy planof care
• Refers individuals to other disciplines as deemedappropriate and as approved by the physician
• Reports reaction to treatment and adverse signs and symptomsto the physician, building/district nurse and the parents/caregivers
• Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury
• Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independentfunctioning
• Instructs student and family/caregiver in the use of varioustypes of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in goodworking order
• Trains student and family/caregiver in use of prostheticand/or orthotic devices
• Provides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of care
• Participates in IEP conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of health services (if applicable)
• Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goals
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and State regulations
• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
• May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice
• One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.