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Occupational Therapist-PART TIME (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus)
20646 La Plata, Maryland
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Posted 3 days ago
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**Overview**
The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning, execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction, sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTA's and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.
11-month position with up to $2,500 hiring incentive.
**Responsibilities**
1. Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.
2. Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
3. Prepare written documentation including annual IEP's, quarterly reports, daily log notes, billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI, Maryland OT guidelines, and Comar guidelines.
4. Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
5. Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.
6. Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
7. Participates and supports OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews
**Qualifications**
+ *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
+ *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
+ Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
**Benefits**
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
**Minimum pay range**
USD $5.58/Hr.
**Maximum pay range**
USD 48.80/Hr.
**Vacancy ID** _11573_
**Pos. Category** _Rehab Therapy - Occupational Therapy_
**Job Location : Street** _44219 Airport Road_
**# of Hours** _20.00_
**_Job Locations_** _US-MD-California_
**Pos. Type** _Regular Part Time_
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning, execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction, sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTA's and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.
11-month position with up to $2,500 hiring incentive.
**Responsibilities**
1. Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.
2. Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
3. Prepare written documentation including annual IEP's, quarterly reports, daily log notes, billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI, Maryland OT guidelines, and Comar guidelines.
4. Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
5. Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.
6. Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
7. Participates and supports OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews
**Qualifications**
+ *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
+ *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
+ Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
**Benefits**
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
**Minimum pay range**
USD $5.58/Hr.
**Maximum pay range**
USD 48.80/Hr.
**Vacancy ID** _11573_
**Pos. Category** _Rehab Therapy - Occupational Therapy_
**Job Location : Street** _44219 Airport Road_
**# of Hours** _20.00_
**_Job Locations_** _US-MD-California_
**Pos. Type** _Regular Part Time_
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
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