What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our School in Enola, PA.
Position Details:
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess students' functional abilities and identify individualized treatment needs.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans, including participation in the development and revision of IEPs.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in grades K–12 to support academic success and independence.
- Evaluate sensory-motor, neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual skills that impact student performance.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support student progress and achieve educational goals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, current professional licensure, and all required continuing education in accordance with agency and state regulations.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelors of Arts or Masters of Arts in Occupational Therapist program Certified by National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Must possess a valid State Occupational Therapist License.
- Experience working with children with autism preferred.