[Hiring] Occupational Therapist @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working from his/her home full time, the Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy to K-12 students who are enrolled in Connections Academy virtual public schools. The OT will connect with students using webcams and web conferencing software, while using the company's online Education Management System as well as other tools to manage his/her caseload.

• Provide high quality, direct occupational therapy services to assigned students in accordance with the student’s mandated IEP and service goals.
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluations of all students’ occupational therapy needs using documented best practices.
• Be an expert on state specific policies and procedures for implementing Occupational Therapy services.
• Write evaluation reports, progress notes, and individualized education plans.
• Log all student interactions within the EMS platform including detailed therapy notes that follow Medicaid guidelines.
• Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance with federal, state and school guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with occupational therapy needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with occupational therapy needs and potential learning issues.
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed.
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the OT team, and the schools and programs we serve.
• Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance.
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited institution.
• NBCOT Certification.
• Valid Board and/or Department of Education License for Occupational Therapy for your state of residence and the state you will be assigned to work in.
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned.
• 2+ years' experience in K-12 school setting.
• Strong technology skills.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Flexibility in work hours (but they must be during school hours – from 8 am to 8 pm) and they could change with caseload assignments and student location.
• Conduct evaluations from an approved list of evidence-based, normed assessments.

Requirements

• This requisition is for applicants who currently hold an active Occupational Therapy license in the state of Arkansas. Candidates who are licensed in other states should apply to the alternate full-time requisition to be considered.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis.
• Support for work/life balance as a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction.
• Provision of necessary equipment: Mouse (required), Keyboard (required).