What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) position at Easter Seals Florida?
Salary will be between $65,000 – $70,000 per year (and based on experience in that range)
Full-Time position plus insurance and time off benefits
Located in Volusia County Schools
Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our school-based therapy team in Volusia County Schools. This role provides quality assessments, treatments, training, and progress monitoring while maintaining established standards for documentation and daily processes as determined by DOE, contract/site, and Easterseals policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete initial evaluation reports and CERT forms
- Develop, implement, and schedule individualized treatment plans
- Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings, SSTs, 504 Plans, and student problem-solving meetings
- Document student progress in EMR or other approved systems, meeting DOE and contract/site standards
- Prepare evaluations, re-evaluations, quarterly progress reports, equipment justifications, and Easterseals documentation
- Supervise and mentor assistant-level therapists (COTAs), approving treatment notes
- Provide supervision for volunteers and interns as needed
- Participate in annual peer reviews of school therapy team members
Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum requirement)
- Successful completion of the national exam
- Current State of Florida Occupational Therapist License
- Eligible to obtain or currently possess an NPI number
- Previous pediatric or school therapy experience preferred
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
- Integrity, tact, and sound judgment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to use personal vehicle for program-related business
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000