Occupational Therapist

***Sign-On Bonus – $2500***

Point Quest is looking for a School-based Certified Occupational Therapist to work in Las Vegas/Clark County and surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an amazing village of SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists, and special educators who work collaboratively with school districts on site, and via telehealth, as needed. We integrate with educational teams to provide the highest level of support for our students and stakeholders.?As an occupational therapist, you’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Sick Leave,
• Continuing Education and License reimbursement
• 401(K) Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• And more…

Position Reports To: Program Manager and Onsite/District Administration

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Salary Range: $52.00 -$56.00 per hour

Occupational Therapist Key Responsibilities:

• Initial Referrals, Assessments, and Evaluations: Conduct compliant, dynamic assessments that support educational decision making and eligibility within required timelines in key areas.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation: Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop schedules, appropriate goals, plans, and accommodations. Provide direct treatment according to needs outlined in the IEP.
• Consultation and team support: Consult with team members and families to maximize generalization of skill sets. Provide training on sensory needs and classroom accommodations to support success in general education classroom.
• Data Collection, Documentation: Maintain all necessary documentation in compliance with administrative policies and state and federal laws.
• Developing Individual Education Programs: Develop and maintain compliant IEP goals within the required time parameters, attend IEP meetings with required team members.
• Participation in Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation Teams: Conduct observations, referrals, timely completion of evaluation reports that are compliant, support eligibility categories and recommendations.
• Supervision of COTA: Monitor and maintain documentation of supervision hours and minimum supervision requirements according to licensure and skill level.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Licensure: Nevada State Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Department of Justice/FBI Background Check
• TB Clearance
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Preferred Skills:
  
  • Experience participating in and writing portions of the IEP
  • Specialized knowledge: sensory integration and techniques for supporting students with disabilities

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and/or fumes
• Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting up to 50 points.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations

*PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.