Occupational Therapist (Special Education: High School Greenspring Campus) $2500 Sign On Bonus
Baltimore
Overview:
The Occupational Therapist II 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 intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies.The occupational therapist will be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTA’s and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records. In addition, the OT II will develop and coordinate student and staff education programs within area of specialty and assure the continuity in education programs, demonstrating leadership and high level of expertise in their specialty area.
The OT II has the potential to participate in clinical research within specialty area.
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 IEP’s, 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.
- Participate and support OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews.
- Participate in planning and executing programs for departmental growth and continuity within the education programs.
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.
- Ability to provide program development, evaluation, and performance improvement/ performance improvement measures within specialty area.
EDUCATION:
- Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years licensed experience in Occupational Therapy with at least two years documented experience in area of specialty.
- Experience in pediatrics and/or rehabilitation and treatment 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.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Minimum pay range: USD $30.47/Hr.
Maximum pay range: USD $53.90/Hr.
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