What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - School Based - OT position at Ro Health?
Are you in search of a role that offers competitive compensation, unique benefits, and a team that is dedicated to supporting your career? Ro Health is hiring for a qualified OT to work within a school setting in the Greater Brooklyn area!
The caseload for this opportunity is located at one site, primarily pre-k through 12, but dependent on assignment. If you love working with kids and making an impact in the community, this could be the perfect role for you.
Why Ro Health:
- Schedules to complement your lifestyle
- Competitive compensation and weekly paychecks
- Various career development opportunities
- Commuter benefits up to $315/month through our partnership with Edenred
- 24/7 administrative and clinical support
- Healthcare benefits for eligible providers
- All providers earn PTO and sick time, even when working a per diem schedule
Overview:
- Setting: in-person, school
- Schedule: M - F
- $75/hour for qualified OTs
- Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors to understand their strengths and limitations
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment findings, setting specific and achievable goals that focus on enhancing clients' independence in daily activities
- Administer occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, exercises, and adaptive techniques, to improve clients' functional abilities
- Address cognitive challenges through therapeutic activities and exercises designed to improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills. Evaluate the need for and recommend appropriate assistive devices or adaptive equipment to support clients in their daily activities
- Assist clients in transitioning back to their communities after illness or injury, addressing challenges related to work, school, and social participation
Qualifications:
- Relevant OT experience
- Current NY state OT license in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- State and contract-specific compliance requirements
Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status):
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Direct deposit
- Single point of contact
Does this role sound like the right fit for you? Apply today! For any inquiries, please email etc_therapy@rohealth.com or call (509) 688-0955.
About Ro Health
Ro Health is a rapidly growing healthcare staffing agency. We have over a decade of experience identifying high-quality talent in facilities across the nation. The success of Ro Health depends on the success of our providers, driving our efforts to focus on how we can improve their experience and performance as they continue to deliver exceptional patient care to the communities we serve.
Occupational Therapist - OT - School Health - COT