Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist (School Based) - Bonifay FL (#TE1108)
Location:Bonifay FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (depending on experience)
Position Overview:
Occupational therapists (OT) evaluate and treat patients to improve functioning in daily life activities such as getting dressed toileting bathing cooking and recreational activities. Exercises include stretching strengthening and flexibility. OT focuses on the restoration of the range of joint motion muscle strength and fine motor training.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive hourly wage of $35 - $40/hr based on your experience.
- Work Schedule:This is a Full-time position.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative educational environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in childrens lives by helping them achieve greater independence in daily activities.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate degree - Masters or Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Current Florida OT license or eligibility for licensure.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Adaptability and welcome change
- Strong collaboration skills
- Good documentation and writing skills
- Great personalities and people skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Evaluations and Supervision.
- Help with fine motor skills so they can grasp and release things and develop good handwriting skills.
- Address handeye coordination to improve play skills (hitting a target batting a ball copying from a blackboard etc.)
- Help with developmental delays perform daily tasks more independently (toileting bathing getting dressed brushing their teeth feeding themselves etc.)
- Work with those who have sensory and attention issues to improve focus and social skills.
- Help those with behavioral disorders learn anger-management techniques (i.e. instead of hitting others or acting out using positive ways to deal with anger such as writing about feelings or participating in a physical activity).
- Evaluate a patients need for specialized equipment such as wheelchairs splints bathing equipment dressing devices or communication aids.
How to Apply:If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and want to make a meaningful impact in a school setting we encourage you to apply! Submit your Resume/CV to or call our office at to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.
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Employment Type
Hourly
