RCM Health Care is looking for a part time OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to work in the school setting.  Schools are in and around Bastrop, TX 78602.

Description 

• Utilize assessment and evaluation procedures for therapeutic intervention for therapeutic intervention for disabled students to determine student eligibility for therapy services.
• Complete assessment report within mandated time frames.
• Communicate results of evaluation and specific recommendations of occupational therapy services to the parent, educational staff, and students when appropriate, other professional, and agencies concerned with the student with mandated signed consent from responsible party of student.
• Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant to be integrated in the students’
• educational programs
• Establish a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and that conforms to state and district policy
• Attend staffing and other school meetings when appropriate
• Conduct periodic reassessment of the therapy objectives as indicated by student needs determined to be educationally relevant
• Monitor and collaborate by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of occupational therapy intervention procedures
• Provide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives
• Document and maintain student progress reports in accordance with district and program guidelines
• Participate in developing collaborative programs to meet student’s needs including conferences; parent
• meetings; Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings, and teacher training
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student
• Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of occupational therapy services
• Communicate  the  needs  of  the  occupational  therapy  program  to  the  appropriate  supervising  school administrator
• Maintain and be accountable for the therapy budget, inventory, and equipment
• Facilitate in-service education and professional development for related service/occupational therapy staff
• Participate in training educational school staff in use of assistive technology such as adaptive equipment and maintain appropriate documentation
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

 
Qualifications
 

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited institution
• Valid  Texas  licensees  as  an  Occupational  therapist  granted  by  the  Executive  Council  of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Knowledge of assessment procedures, therapeutic activities, and equipment used in pediatric Occupational Therapy, school based practice
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of formal pediatric affiliation or alternate pediatric experience

Schedule:
2024-2025 School Year – Will follow Academic Calendar

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability insurance
401K Flex Spending
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Direct Deposit

Compensation:
$50-$55/hour – based on experience

About Us:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.