Occupational Therapist - School

Work at main campus in South East DC, serving ages 5 - 22 special education setting Caseload is about 3 total classrooms which totals between 25 to 35 students with about 25-30 direct treatment hours Full time role, 37.5 - 40 hours/week in person only at this time interviews also in person DC license a must The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician orders

Regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, andworks in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcareteam to modify the plan of care as appropriate

Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each student

Assesses student’s needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions

Instructs student/family/caregivers on the student's totaloccupational therapy program

Advises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities

Observes and reports student progress and/or changes instudent status to the physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members

Directs OT treatment and develops occupational therapy planof care

Refers individuals to other disciplines as deemedappropriate and as approved by the physician

Reports reaction to treatment and adverse signs and symptomsto the physician, building/district nurse and the parents/caregivers

Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury

Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independentfunctioning

Instructs student and family/caregiver in the use of varioustypes of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in goodworking order

Trains student and family/caregiver in use of prostheticand/or orthotic devices

Provides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of care

Participates in IEP conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of health services (if applicable)

Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goals

Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and State regulations

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefits

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice

One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.