Lafayette, IN, USA
9 days ago
Occupational Therapist

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

POSITION PHILOSOPHY:

T.C. Harris is a residential facility providing therapeutic and educational services to children, adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and emotional disturbances. Because of their disabilities, our students require continuous, close proximity supervision while engaging in their daily living activities. We train our staff to use proper interventions and therapeutic approaches while supervising our students. The primary function of the OT at T.C. Harris School is to facilitate student growth and education in the academic setting. This is achieved through evaluation, individual and group therapy, observation, report writing, IEP goal setting/progressing, and participation in student-related meetings [IEP, treatment review].

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide support T.C. Harris Education Team to plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy treatment for children in Special Education ages 6-21.

2. Provide direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the students’ mandated IEP and service goals

3. Therapy is with the goal to improve, develop, restore, or maintain a child's active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in education environments.

4. Work with students to develop functional skills, allowing them to succeed in the classroom.

5. Conduct comprehensive evaluations as part of Special Education service determination.

6. Complete progress monitoring documentation such as daily notes

7. Serve as an IEP team member by attending meetings and submitting paperwork as needed to maintain compliance.

8. Ability to provide teletherapy or virtual therapy if needed.

9. Ability to use good judgment, make quick decisions, and use good problem-solving skills

10. Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English

11. Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control

12. Ability to comply with orientation requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupation Occupational Therapy Association.Current Occupational Therapy license or the ability to obtain a license.School based therapy experience preferred.Strong communication skills and dedicated to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and support staff.Ability to be flexible and accommodating to changing school and student needs.

Additional Information

Salary range: $80-90k, based on level of experience

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

Passion

Accountability

Teamwork

Openness

Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

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