Occupational Therapist – Full Time

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🌴 South Carolina – Remote

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

😶‍🌫️ Therapist

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment • Ability to work from home on a regular basis • Adherence to work at home policies regarding home office setup