Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Fountain, United States Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Full time
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
1/30/2024

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
07/31/2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Colorado certificate/license with K-12 occupational therapy endorsement.
3. Successful experience working with school age children.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:
Occupational therapists work toward developing functional skills that allow students to access the general curriculum. The occupational therapist works with students with fine motor deficits to aid them in acquiring the skills or the compensatory skills in the areas of fine motor, sensory motor, visual motor and visual perceptual, and self-care.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the child study, referral and IEP process as requested and appropriate.
2. Makes scheduling decisions for service delivery based on individual student and school needs.
3. Utilizes an approach that encourages student participation in the least restrictive environment.
4. Exhibits knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student's educational needs.
5. Participates in the selection, design and/or construction of necessary adaptive equipment.
6. Responds to requests for consultations on students or consults on specific program needs.
7. Responds to evaluation referrals for students with disabilities. The therapist selects appropriate evaluation tools, evaluates students, interprets findings, and reports results.
8. Completes portions of the IEP pertaining to assessment findings and present levels of functioning, assistive technology and accommodations and modifications.
9. Maintains records on students including progress monitoring.
10. Maintains a current schedule which is shared with assigned schools and the Department of Special Programs.
11. Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
12. Participates in the clinical supervision of occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students.
13. Recommends equipment, materials, and test supplies necessary for assigned schools and students.
14. Serves on committees that benefit the learning environment for students, therapists, and other school personnel that may include the assistive technology team and infant assessment team.
15. Travels to assigned schools

Salary:
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience up to a maximum of sixteen (16) years (earned within the past 16 years).

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
186 days per year (Part Time & Full Time positions available)

  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare®...


  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare®...


  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity...


  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    Job DescriptionHOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim...


  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare® is...


  • Fountain, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare®...


  • Fountain, CO, US Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare®...


  • Fountain, CO, United States Interim HealthCare Full time

    HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) in Colorado Springs, ColoradoStatus: PRNEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare®...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt Staffing is now interviewing and hiring full time Occupational Therapy Candidates.Job DescriptionFull Time (Monday-Friday) 37.5 Hours Weekly (guaranteed with benefits) Current School Year Elementary and Middle School Positions Job Requirements:CO OT/COTA Licensure...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt Staffing is now interviewing and hiring full time Occupational Therapy Candidates.Job DescriptionFull Time (Monday-Friday) 37.5 Hours Weekly (guaranteed with benefits) Current School Year Elementary and Middle School Positions Job Requirements:CO OT/COTA Licensure...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt Staffing is now interviewing and hiring full time Occupational Therapy Candidates.Job DescriptionFull Time (Monday-Friday) 37.5 Hours Weekly (guaranteed with benefits) Current School Year Elementary and Middle School Positions Job Requirements:CO OT/COTA Licensure...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt is looking for Occupational Therapists and COTAs for contract openings with guaranteed hours and benefits at a school district near Fountain, COstarting this Fall.Job Summary:K-12 School District Manage Student Caseloads Deliver Direct & Indirect Services...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt is looking for Occupational Therapists and COTAs for contract openings with guaranteed hours and benefits at a school district near Fountain, COstarting this Fall.Job Summary:K-12 School District Manage Student Caseloads Deliver Direct & Indirect Services...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt is working with a school district near Fountain, CO.We are seeking an inspiredOccupational Therapist (OT) or (COTA) for the current 24-25 school year. If you feel like this opportunity is in the one you have been looking for please send your updated resume to .Job...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt is working with a school district near Fountain, CO.We are seeking an inspiredOccupational Therapist (OT) or (COTA) for the current 24-25 school year. If you feel like this opportunity is in the one you have been looking for please send your updated resume to .Job...


  • Fountain, United States Sunbelt Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Sunbelt is working with a school district near Fountain, CO.We are seeking an inspiredOccupational Therapist (OT) or (COTA) for the current 24-25 school year. If you feel like this opportunity is in the one you have been looking for please send your updated resume to...


  • Fountain Hills, United States Soliant Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.Certified Occupational TherapyAssistant (COTA) - Full Time, OnsiteSoliant is currently working with a very supportiveschool district near Phoenix, AZto fill an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)positionfor the 2024-2025school year. Qualified candidates are being...


  • Fountain Valley, California, United States Physical Rehabilitation Network Full time

    Job Title: Certified Hand Therapist Part-TimeJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled Certified Hand Therapist to join our team at California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy. As a Hand Therapist with us, you will provide hand therapy evaluation and treatment to patients, create individualized care plans, and collaborate with colleagues to optimize...

  • Onsite OT

    4 weeks ago


    Fountain, United States HexaQuEST Health, Inc. Full time

    Job Description: We are partnering with a school district in Fountain, CO that is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist for an onsite contracted position for the 24/25 school year. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional and work in a fast-paced setting. The client is seeking a candidate...


  • Fountain Inn, United States Fountain Inn Post Acute Full time

    Fountain Inn Post Acute is a 66-bed facility located just 20 minutes from downtown Greenville, S.C. We're making some positive changes that include new management and we look forward to sharing these changes with you! Come enjoy an intimate environment where you can truly get to know your patients and each other. We take pride in hearing staff feedback and...