BurJuman Mall · 4 months ago
Part Time Occupational Therapist
Roanoke
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBurJuman Mall is seeking a Part Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to collaborate with other professionals in providing educational and clinical programming for students with autism and related disabilities. The role involves developing IEP goals, conducting therapy sessions, and providing consultative services to staff and families.
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Responsibilities
Review students’ histories, conduct assessments, consult with parents and educational team to determine students’ need for therapy and incorporate results into IEP
Administer assessments within the scope of an OT. Assist Special Education Teacher and Behavior Analyst with administration of classroom, functional, and behavioral assessments as appropriate
Develop observable and measurable IEP goals across the domains of handwriting and fine motor skills. Collaborate and coordinate with Special Education Teachers and Behavior Analyst in the development of self-help and independent living, pre-vocational and vocational, and community living goals
Participate in student IEP meetings as needed
Create and implement an evidence-based, therapeutic program for each OT goal in the IEP. Provide consultation and support to the classroom to address related collaborative IEP goals
Collect and summarize data on related IEP goals and programs for assessment and progress reporting
Prepare progress reports on OT related IEP goals in accordance with current procedures
Conduct therapy sessions in a 1:1 or small group setting
Remain up-to-date on student behavior support plans, independently implement them in therapy sessions, and manage challenging behaviors effectively
Deliver instruction in accordance with current student protocols specific to error correction and errorless teaching when appropriate
Probe proposed changes to communication programs and make recommendations to the Special Education Teacher and Behavior Analyst to address student needs
Engineer and maximize opportunities for student independence with functional and adaptive skills
Closely monitor related student programs through direct observations and review of data
Coordinate and collaborate regularly with Behavior Analysts and Special Education Teachers
Provide formal and informal training to staff and families as needed
Make recommendations for any appropriate adaptive equipment, and maintain adaptive equipment as needed
Maintain national certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) by participating in continuing education opportunities
Maintain state licensure
Supervises graduate students and volunteers (as appropriate)
Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency through attending seminars, workshops and conferences
Incorporate current research in the field of occupational therapy and autism
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license required
Master's degree; graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, plus the required clinical internship for professional registration
Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy License for the State of Virginia
Preferred
Prior experience in areas of Occupational Therapy with individuals with autism preferred
Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred
Company
BurJuman Mall
BurJuman Mall is a convergence of tradition, present, and future aspirations.
Founded in 1991
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase