Therapist / Occupational Therapy / Maryland / Contract / Occupational Therapist

Adelphi is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to students with disabilities at a School District in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref #: BD-258-01
• Profession: Occupational Therapist
• Specialty: Early Childhood Education/Special Education
• Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland
• Facility Type: School District
• Job Type: Contract (one year)
• Start Date: July 1, 2023
• Schedule: 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week.

Requirements:

• A Maryland licensed in Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of physical disabilities and sensory processing deficits and appropriate therapy strategies.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills in the area of fine motor and physical development.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer fine motor assessments.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer sensory processing assessments.
• Ability to write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Knowledge of the IEP/IFSP/504 Plan process and an understanding of the content of the required documents.
• Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process.
• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments.
• Knowledge of disabilities and accommodations/supports to access the general education curriculum.
• Knowledge of and experience working with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities:

• Administers fine motor assessments and sensory processing profiles to students.
• Writes evaluation reports based on assessment results within given timelines and write evaluation reports.
• Provides occupational therapy to students as prescribed by a students IEP.
• Provides consultation services to classroom teachers.
• Observes students and provide screening information to IEP teams.
• Attends IEP meetings.
• Develops IEP/IFSP/504 Plans and writes IEP/IFSP goals and objectives or outcomes within given timelines.
• Maintains data and provides quarterly progress reports.
• Completes and submits monthly Medicaid billing forms and therapy documentation.
• Assist with developing sensory intervention plans for students.
• Participates in parent conferences and team meetings.