Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Kingstree, SC 29556
Schedule: Full-time, school-based (190-day school calendar)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Starting at $45/hour (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Birch Agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to support students in a school-based setting in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Working under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Special Services and the Therapy Services Facilitator, the Occupational Therapist will collaborate with district staff, parents, and students to provide diagnostic and intervention services for students with occupational, fine motor, sensory, and visual motor challenges that impact academic performance and functional independence.

This position provides comprehensive school-based occupational therapy services, including assessments, evaluations, intervention and treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, documentation, and ongoing collaboration with teachers, teacher assistants, related service providers, and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who is passionate about helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both in the classroom and in everyday activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred students by assessing:

  • Fine motor skills

  • Visual motor and visual perceptual skills

  • Sensory processing

  • Self-help skills

  • Oral motor skills

  • Range of motion

  • Muscle strength

  • Muscle tone

  • Functional performance within the educational setting

• Administer standardized occupational therapy assessments and interpret evaluation results.

• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary team members.

• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on evaluation results and student needs.

• Provide direct occupational therapy services designed to improve students' academic participation, independence, and functional performance.

• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, implementation, progress monitoring, and required updates.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop accommodations, intervention strategies, and recommendations for adaptive equipment.

• Train students in the safe and effective use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.

• Select, recommend, order, and maintain adaptive equipment based on individual student needs.

• Participate as a member of the Assistive Technology Team when appropriate.

• Provide training and consultation to teachers, teacher assistants, and school staff regarding occupational therapy strategies and classroom interventions.

• Assist in establishing transportation protocols for students with special needs when appropriate.

• Supervise the safe transportation of students to and from occupational therapy sessions as needed.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation including:

  • Evaluation reports

  • Daily treatment notes

  • Progress reports

  • Quarterly Medicaid summaries

  • IEP documentation

  • Required district and state compliance records

• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, research, and emerging trends in pediatric and school-based occupational therapy through continuing education, workshops, conferences, and professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master's degree preferred.

• Current, valid South Carolina Occupational Therapy License through the South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) Board required.

• School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred.

• Experience conducting occupational therapy evaluations and implementing intervention plans within educational settings preferred.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Occupational therapy assessment and treatment techniques

  • Fine motor and visual motor development

  • Sensory integration principles

  • Assistive technology and adaptive equipment

  • IEP development and implementation

  • School-based special education services

• Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned.

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment

• School-based setting serving students with diverse developmental, physical, sensory, and educational needs.

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

• Opportunity to work closely with teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, related service providers, and families.

• 190-day school calendar with a structured educational schedule.

• Student-centered environment focused on improving independence, functional performance, and educational participation.

Why Work with Birch Agency?

Birch Agency is committed to supporting therapy professionals with meaningful opportunities and exceptional benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay starting at $45/hour (dependent on experience)

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment

Apply Today

If you're a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in Kingstree, South Carolina, Birch Agency would love to connect with you. Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping students build the functional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

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