Location
Grand Junction, CO | United States
Job description
264580 - Ocupational Therapist - Grand Junction, CO - 42 Week Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for an Occupational Therapist who will work onsite in our client's location.
Shift : Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - The primary responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include but are not limited to: Providing occupational therapy services for students as specified in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Documenting sessions thoroughly including each students progress towards their occupational therapy goals within five days of the services being rendered.Using only evidenced based practice during OT sessions.Evaluating students to determine their occupational therapy needs and goals.Planning and implementing activities to help students develop functional physical, academic, and mental skills.Utilizing assessments that have been approved by the Occupational Therapy Director to determine the students progress towards their designated goals.Utilizing treatment techniques such as task-oriented activities to prevent and correct physical and emotional deficits of students.
- Facilitating skills groups based upon the needs of the students.Preparing and reporting student progress, goals, and future plans during academic and IEP meetings for students on the OT caseload.Collaborating with the Director of OT to develop a schedule for providing services to students at both school locations.Collaborating with administration, BHPs, teachers, clinicians, and other providers in order to provide comprehensive support and treatment to students across the entire program.Supporting and assisting BHPs and teachers with behavior management when needed.Being familiar with and adhering to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the scope of the OT practice.Maintaining national certification and State of Maine licensure.
- Maintaining student confidentiality in accordance with HIP nd FERPA regulations.Participating in and maintain all program required trainings (TCI, CPR, Safety, Etc.)Adhering to all company and program policies and procedures.Any other duties as assigned by the OT Director, Program Director, or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
Education/Experience: - Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer Skills: - Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Basic Internet navigation skills
Certificates and Licenses: - Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable)
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