Genesis Healthcare, Inc

Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Genesis Healthcare, Inc$124K — $139K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
  • Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license for the state of practice.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Preferred clinical experience with pediatric populations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective leadership and client relationship capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans focusing on functional outcomes as per IEPs.
  • Consult with multidisciplinary teams to enhance cohesive therapy delivery.
  • Assess and document student progress using formal and informal evaluations.
  • Write and prepare annual review reports in compliance with IEP requirements.
  • Attend school-related meetings for individual student assessments and goals.
  • Provide evaluations to determine occupational therapy requirements based on student function.
  • Address a wide range of functional areas including ADL and self-regulation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support from a multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive school environment that prioritizes student dignity and respect.
  • Potential for flexible scheduling to accommodate school hours.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Our School Based Occupational Therapists serve students with various physical, social-emotional, and developmental challenges, ranging in age from 3-21 years old.

Responsibilities

 

  • Implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors, as mandated in the student’s Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, PT, PCP, etc.) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
  • Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
  • Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements, in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.
  • Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domains, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.
  • Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy

intervention relative to the client’s level of function within the school environment. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL (activities of daily living), fine and gross motor skills, strength and range of motion, positioning, adaptive equipment needs, executive function, and self-regulation.

Qualifications
    • They must have a Bachelor’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE

    standards.

    • They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
    • The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
    • They must have a current CPR Certification.
    • Clinical experience with the pediatric population preferred.

     

    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Effective leadership and client relationship skills.
    • Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
    • Maintains professional attitudes and respect for the school and their staff.
    • Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
    • Effective organizational skills to manage high volume workloads.

Posted Salary RangeUSD $60.00 - USD $67.00 /Hr. Bonus

About Genesis Healthcare, Inc

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation's largest post-acute care providers with more than 325 skilled nursing centers and senior living communities in 24 states nationwide. Genesis subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to more than 1,700 healthcare providers in 46 states, the District of Columbia and China. Genesis' subsidiaries employ approximately 42,000 people and provide services to approximately 350,000 patients and residents per year.
Learn more about Genesis Healthcare, Inc
Size
3,658 employees
Market Cap
$14.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$62.6 million
5 Year Trend
-7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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