Occupational Therapist-PART TIME (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus)
Occupational Therapist-PART TIME (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus)
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Overview
The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff parents and community agencies. In addition the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students COTAs and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.
11month position with up to $2500 hiring incentive.
Responsibilities
- Screen evaluate and treat students as per parent teacher and or physician referral.
- Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
- Prepare written documentation including annual IEPs quarterly reports daily log notes billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI Maryland OT guidelines and Comar guidelines.
- Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
- Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II) COTAS aides volunteers.
- Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
- Participates and supports OT department activities including inservices and peer reviews
Qualifications
- *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
- *Clinical care focus is on the neonate pediatric and adolescent populations as well as some adults with disabilities.
EDUCATION:
- Baccalaureate Degree required basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of six months previous fulltime fieldwork experience required.
- Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
Benefits
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement student debt relief program free parking and child care subsidies! In addition we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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