Occupational Therapist OT School Based

TheraPeds • Kenai, AK

2d • $60 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Kenai Peninsula, AK.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
Part-time (12-20 hours/week)
Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
March – May (25/26) School Year
K – 12 grades
Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
On-site, in-person
Manageable caseloads
$60 – $75+/hour

Requirements

• BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
• State License as Occupational Therapist
• NBCOT License
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• Experience working with children
• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
• Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Responsibilities

• providing therapy services to students
• conducting assessments
• developing IEP plans
• evaluating progress
• collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
• direct therapy
• consultation
• evaluations
• case management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree