Job Description
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist (School Based) - Bonifay, FL (#TE1108)
Location: Bonifay, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $40.00|hr (depending on experience)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) to support students in Bonifay, FL. The OT will evaluate and treat children to improve their ability to perform daily life activities such as dressing, toileting, bathing, cooking, and recreational activities. Therapy may include stretching, strengthening, flexibility, fine motor training, and strategies to improve independence and academic performance.
Why Join Us?
~ Competitive Compensation: $35 - $40|hr based on experience
~ Work Schedule: Full-time position
~ Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative educational environment
~ Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in childrens lives by helping them achieve independence and confidence
Qualifications:
~ Education: Masters or Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
~ Licensure: Current Florida OT license or eligibility for licensure
~ Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, adaptability, collaboration, excellent documentation, and interpersonal abilities
Key Responsibilities:
~ Conduct evaluations and provide occupational therapy interventions in school settings
~ Support development of fine motor skills to improve handwriting and object manipulation
~ Address handeye coordination for play and academic activities (copying, hitting a target, etc.)
~ Assist children with developmental delays in daily living tasks (toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, brushing teeth)
~ Work with students with sensory and attention issues to improve focus and social skills
~ Support students with behavioral challenges through anger-management and positive coping strategies
~ Recommend and evaluate the need for adaptive equipment (splints, wheelchairs, communication aids, etc.)
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time,