OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST at Pattison's Academy

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

75820.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Fine Motor Skills, Functional Independence, Assessment, Documentation, Collaboration, Individualized Therapy Plans, IEP Implementation, Record Keeping, Licensure Maintenance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Occupational Therapist Status: Full Time, Exempt Salary: Commensurate with experience and current state salary schedules Organization Overview: Pattison’s Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to unlock the potential of individuals with disabilities and empower their families. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, we provide individualized, comprehensive, year-round programming for children with disabilities through our charter school, summer camp, therapy services, and early intervention services. Our collaborative model places the child at the center of care and surrounds them with a multidisciplinary team of specialized providers, ensuring that all children’s needs are addressed with compassion and expertise. By consolidating their care network, we provide a one-stop destination with the tools necessary for children with disabilities and their families to thrive. Job Summary: Pattison's Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. This position will support our charter school and summer camp programs. As a Occupational Therapist at Pattison's Academy, you will play a vital role in supporting sensory integration and fine motor skills, and overall functional independence of our students and campers. You will work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, camp counselors, and fellow therapists to develop and implement individualized therapy plans that promote success across educational and therapeutic settings. Qualifications: * Certification for Occupational Therapy licenses in South Carolina * Experience working with children, or adults with multiple disabilities * Strong assessment and documentation skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist’s duties, though not exhaustive, comprise the following: * Conduct evaluations to assess students' abilties * Develop individualized goals and treatment plans based on assessment findings * Implement therapy sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of each student * Provide direct therapy services to students as indicated by Individualized Education Program (IEP) minutes * Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' overall development * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students' progress and therapy sessions * Participate in IEP meetings to discuss student progress and update goals as needed * Monitor and document campers' progress and adjust therapy interventions accordingly * Meet weekly productivity standards * Maintain licensure in good standing with the state board * Perform other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations, develop individualized goals and treatment plans, and implement therapy sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of students in the charter school and summer camp programs. Duties also include collaborating with staff and parents, maintaining accurate records, and participating in IEP meetings.