School Based Occupational Therapist (PART-TIME)

About us

Bridge The Gap SpedBridge the Gap Sped (BTG) is a team of educators and therapists with rich hands-on experience and a deeply held desire to bridge the growing resource gap between schools and the populations they serve.

Our network of tutors and credentialed therapists and teachers is available to districts, charter schools, private schools, and individuals locally in-person (adhering to health and safety precautions) as well as virtually. Our team members provide comprehensive and tailored services to students and their families.

Bridge the Gap Sped offers highly competitive pay, training and guidance to support your professional performance and growth, and a highly efficient documentation, scheduling and payroll system. We pride ourselves on excellent communication with our staff and availability to trouble-shoot any problems that arise at or away from school sites.

We offer thorough training for our online learning program as well for those professionals interested in providing online services.

Seeking dedicated occupational therapists to implement functional treatment plans with students to address fine motor coordination deficits, self regulation for modulating sensory input in the classroom and during transitions, handwriting and typing skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and the development of other educationally-related motor skills.

The school-based occupational therapist should tailor treatment sessions to students’ specific IEP goals and their day-to-day needs for support in the classroom based on evidence-based practice (EBP).

They should use evidence-based assessments and decision-making processes, collaborate and report to parents, service providers, and other members of the IEP Team to to develop data driven, educationally-related goals for students.

Therapists should provide best practice treatment strategies for every student to enhance the effectiveness of interventions. We use a team approach together with parents and caregivers, school administrators, teachers, and other therapists.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anatomy, and physiology
• Experience with ADLs and discharge planning
• Familiarity with working with individuals with autism and disabilities
• Background in early intervention and school-based settings
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by assessing and addressing the occupational therapy needs of students with disabilities, including those with autism.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and discharge planning strategies.
• Collaborate with educators and parents to facilitate early intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology to guide therapeutic interventions.

Pay: $63.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• When would you be available to start work?
• Would you be willing to travel between school locations in Temecula if necessary?

Experience:

• school OT: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person