Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our school-based therapy team in Zionsville/Indianapolis locations. The successful candidate should have previous experience working in a school-based setting. Pay Rate: 

Mindful and Modern ABA Therapies is built on the promise of providing quality behavior analytic care and treatment applying Montessori philosophies. We offer an interdisciplinary approach to evidence-based, naturalistic interventions for young children with autism in a beautiful Montessori environment. Our mission at Mindful & Modern is to provide 360 services to all families. We believe that all children are deserving of intervention of the highest quality despite social, economic or ethnic background. 360 care includes scientifically based ABA intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and certified Montessori practitioners in a totally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide occupational therapy services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and individual needs.

Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine students' functional abilities and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other members of the education team to address students' therapeutic goals within the classroom environment.

Implement therapeutic interventions and strategies to enhance students' motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and independence.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of students' progress, treatment plans, and session notes. Communicate effectively with parents, educators, and other professionals regarding students' therapy goals and progress.

Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other collaborative activities to support students' educational and therapeutic needs. Stay updated with the latest evidence-based practices and trends in school-based occupational therapy.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a school-based setting.

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines related to special education and school-based therapy services.

Strong understanding of developmental milestones, sensory integration, and fine motor skills. Ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans based on individual student needs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, parents, and other professionals effectively.

Organizational skills to manage caseloads, documentations, and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced school environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours of work may vary to meet client or firm needs. While performing the functions of this position, the employee is typically exposed to normal office conditions where the noise level is moderately quiet.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to walk, run, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel, or operate standard computers and other field and office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift objects or clients weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46268: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapist (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• License in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

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