Occupational Therapist - Rehab

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a School Occupational Therapist to work at a Facility in Hemet, CA. These are _registry_ positions with our company. Pay Rate: $67 / hour JOB SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides occupational Therapy assessment, planning, goal development and provides appropriate intervention services to assist special needs students in acquiring functional performance skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS u2022 Evaluate student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement; u2022 Formulate and implement an individual treatment plan as it relates to the assessment, educational implications and IEP goals and objectives; u2022 Recommend methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services; u2022 Collaborate with medical personnel and multidisciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy service; u2022 Collaborate with teachers and support staff regarding activities to support and or reinforce student occupational therapy needs; u2022 Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities in home and school so as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student; u2022 Provide direct training and assistance to support staff directly involved with a student; u2022 Maintain safe equipment and therapy environment; u2022 Re-evaluate studentsu2019 individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis; u2022 Develop and review student goals and objectives in accordance with each studentu2019s Individualized Education Plan (IEP); u2022 Maintain appropriate records and documents related to individual assessment and services; u2022 Attend IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes of student records; u2022 Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: u2022 Sensory integration theory and application in the treatment of autism, PDD and associated regulatory disorders; u2022 An understanding of developmental foundations and neurodevelopment implications as related to learning/behaviors and educational success; u2022 Clear understanding of the difference of an educational versus medical model in determining appropriate school based therapy services; u2022 Understanding of state and federal regulations, guidelines and time lines. Ability to: u2022 Use a variety of methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy; u2022 Work independently with little direction; u2022 Properly use and care for the materials, supplies and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist; u2022 Work autonomously; u2022 Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines; u2022 Manage multiple tasks; u2022 Direct and instruct others; u2022 Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting; ABILITY TO: u2022 Good written/oral communication skills and collaborative skills in working with parents, staff, and community agencies; u2022 Make oral presentations to large and small groups; u2022 Participate in the IEP team process; u2022 Work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, interdisciplinary teams and students EDUCATION; Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis on occupational therapy EXPERIENCE: One year work experience providing occupational therapy services for children ages three (3) to twenty-two (22). Experience working with children with special needs is desirable. REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES u2022 Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy; u2022 Possession of an maintain a valid California driveru2019s license PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions listed above. Physical Demands: Walk, look downward, turn neck (up to continuously); sit, bend (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, (occasionally); kneel, crawl, climb, foot controls (infrequently); grasp/manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 40 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), lift/carry to 40 pounds (infrequently)/ (occasionally for P.E. teachers); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuous, in class). Working Conditions: Indoor office or classroom, exposure to: student noise & music, odors of food & possible communicable diseases, constant interruptions. Outdoor school year & grounds, exposure to: high and low temperatures, dust, wind. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM MT). #IndeedStaffHighHealth Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

Created: 2026-03-07