Occupational Therapist

Easterseals Southern California

$90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Occupational Therapy license
  • Three years' experience with youth as a therapist preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth assessments and evaluations
  • Develop and implement plans of care
  • Write daily and quarterly progress reports
  • Participate as a member of IFSP and IEP team

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual begins on the first day
  • 10 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday
  • 403 (b) Employer Match up to 3%
  • Tuition Reimbursement after one year
  • Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility
  • Employee Discounts
  • On-site discounted child care center
  • Wellness Programs including health coaching and fitness classes
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team! This position is working in our Easterseals Gammon Academy, which is a certified special education school for youth ages 9-21 that have educational disabilities. Student populations range from students with autism and other neurobehavioral challenges to students with mild cognitive impairments and students with social/emotional disabilities. Our school focuses on academic fundamentals as well as the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to help students develop behavioral and social skills. This skill-building occurs in a structured setting, supporting and reinforcing the students' developing self-confidence and self-esteem.

Responsibilities:
  • Conducting in-depth assessments and evaluations
  • Developing and implementing plans-of care
  • Writing daily and quarterly progress reports
  • Participating as a member of IFSP and IEP team


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
  • Current Occupational Therapy license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
  • Three years experience working with youth as a therapist is preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation


Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours; Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.

Compensation: $90,000.00 per year

What's in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
  • 10 Paid Holidays - includes a Floating Holiday of your choice
  • 403 (b) Employer Match - up to a maximum of 3%
  • Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
  • Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
  • Employee Discounts
  • On-site child care center at a discount for employees. Available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester
  • Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation


To learn more about this role, please click on the blue "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Patrick at [redacted] or [redacted].

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