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Bilingual Spanish Occupational Therapist - OT. 19428 Conshohocken PA
Bilingual Spanish Occupational Therapist - OT - Conshohocken
PTS, Inc. is seeking a Spanish speaking Bilingual Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
Looking for bilingual therapists, per diem to complete evaluations as needed
Spanish and English speaking
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials.We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
School-Based OT Qualifications:
Valid PA license as an Occupational Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting
Occupational Therapist - School Based. 19801 Wilmington DE
Occupational Therapist - School Based - Wilmington
PTS, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based services for local school districts:
PTS is seeking an energetic, caring, and collaborative OT to join our team in an outstanding school district in the Wilmington, DE area.
Full-time, 5 days per week
School-Based OT Qualifications:
Valid DE license as an Occupational Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
Occupational Therapist - School Based. 19980 Woodside DE
Occupational Therapist - School Based - Woodside
PTS, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based services for a local school district in Woodside, DE:
PTS is seeking an energetic, caring, and collaborative OT to join our team in an outstanding school district in the Woodside, DE area.
Part-time during normal school day hours
Varied caseload
School-Based OT Qualifications:
Valid DE license as an Occupational Therapist
Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances
School-Based Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
Screen, assess, and evaluate students using appropriate tests and assessment instruments
Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities
Counsel and involve parents in the therapy program of their child
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting
Why you should join the PTS team:
PTS offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
PTS provides mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
School Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.

Paying attention to—and following—teachers’ directions. Organizing textbooks, notebooks, and other supplies. Engaging peers in class discussions, over lunch in the cafeteria, and on the playground at recess. These activities and more of daily living, or “occupations,” come naturally to some students. Others need help.In school-based Occupational Therapy jobs, you’ll be giving it!

How a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) Helps Students

In the educational setting, a licensed Occupational Therapist helps students develop and strengthen skills needed to access the curriculum and succeed academically and socially in school, including:

Female school-based Occupational Therapist (OT) sits beside young school boy in classroom practicing his pencil grip.

Fine Motor Skills Fine motor skills involve making movements with the small muscles of the hands and wrists—using a pencil, cutting with scissors, and so on.
Visual-Perceptual Skills These are the skills the brain uses to make sense of what the eyes see: spatial relations, sequential memory, differentiating between objects, and more. Learning numbers and letters, playing with blocks, and picking out the color crayon you want, are a few common school occupations demanding visual-perceptual skills.
Cognitive Skills Cognitive skills are thinking skills. They let students attend to teachers’ instructions, remember information, solve problems, make decisions, and remain aware of their safety.
Sensory Processing Skills These skills allow the brain to integrate and respond to input from the sensory systems.

An Overview of Occupational Therapy Programs’ Requirements

To become a licensed Occupational Therapist, you must earn an entry-level Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT). Doing so usually takes two to three years of full-time study in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE©). Your coursework will include, among other areas:

Theoretical and practical foundations
Screening, evaluation, and research techniques
Therapy interventions
Clinical neuroscience
Orthotics, prosthetics, and biomechanical applications
Community-centered OT
Professional development

You will also complete a scholarly project, and must successfully complete a minimum of 24 weeks’ mentored, hands-on fieldwork.All states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam require those who take Occupational Therapy jobs to be licensed. State license requirements include an MOT degree but additional requirements vary. Check the regulations in the place where you intend to practice.

Passing the National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapists

Once you earn your degree, you’ll need to pass the NBCOT® Certification Examination. NBCOT is the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and it administers a similar, separate exam for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). The test measures your entry-level competence in these four domains:

Evaluation and Assessment (25% of the exam)
Analysis and Interpretation (23%)
Intervention Management (37%)
Competency and Practice Management (15%)

Candidates take the test in electronic format at a Prometric Test Center. The OT exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions and three clinical simulation test (CST) items.The CST items present a brief scenario you might face as an OT, followed by lists of possible actions. You must correctly mark each option as appropriate or inappropriate. You must also explain why you mark as appropriate the responses you do.A passing score on the NBCOT exam is 450 points. In 2019, the national pass rate was 73%.

Find Your Perfect Occupational Therapy Position with PTS

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Therapy jobs should grow 16% through 2029—four times faster than all occupations’ average. At Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) we know you’re entering a vitally important field at a moment where your training and skills have never been needed more. Below, you can browse our currently available Occupational Therapy jobs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We’ll help you find a perfect placement where you can help students access and achieve more in their education than they could without you!

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