Occupational Therapist - School - based Clinical Services

Occupational Therapist

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

The Occupational Therapist screens, evaluates, treats, and documents occupational therapy services for clients (students) with a variety of sensory, fine motor, learning, and emotional challenges ages 5-21. Provides classroom based instruction to support curriculum. Delivers service in accordance with the IEP in a variety of settings including therapeutic settings, classrooms, vocational settings, and in the community.

Salary: $66,880

Education and Experience/Qualifications: B.S. or Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program is required.

Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions:

• Credential(s) Required: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
• CT State License for Occupational Therapy

Location: Plainville, CT

Schedule: Part time, 32 hours

Employee Benefits:

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna, Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, Access training and development opportunities

Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with paid time off, personal and sick time, Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy practice frameworks and state eligibility guidelines. Develops treatment plan in accordance with these guidelines and collaborates with team members to develop an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
2. Conducts initial screening and assessment of students, prepares written documentation of the evaluation findings, develops attainable, occupational based treatment plans, and identifies and provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to specific areas of concerns.
3. Implements occupational therapy services based on student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives in accordance with the IEP service delivery plan. Provides individual, group, and classroom based occupational therapy services, monitors progress through clinical notes, clinical summaries, IEP evaluations, and ongoing assessment.
4. Demonstrates competence in use of assistive technology.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed relational approaches and models and incorporates these models into service delivery.
6. Identifies potential risk factors and taking measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions, and reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect, according to agency policies and procedures.
7. Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a student presents with an imminent safety concern.
8. Works as a member of a transdisciplinary team by communicating effectively and positively with students, staff, families, and internal and external service providers, collaborating and consulting with educational staff, and regularly attending team meetings and classroom consultations.
9. Demonstrates clear, concise, professional writing and oral reporting skills.
10. Participates in meetings (e.g., classroom consultation, team, PPT) as a member of the transdisciplinary team and collaborates with other school personnel regarding occupational therapy resources designed to meet student needs in areas such as sensory diets, activities of daily living, handwriting, vocational skills, motor skills, etc.
11. Demonstrates effective time management skills and flexibility to handle caseloads, adjust to scheduling changes.
12. Develops and provides training to colleagues and educational staff regarding issues related to occupational therapy supports for students.
13. Adheres to all agency and department policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, abuse reporting standards, safety & infection control) and displays excellent work habits (e.g., provides excellent service, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in work completion, efficient management of work).
14. Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.