Job Details

Expatiate Communications is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT) for special needs students in educational programs.

This position requires on site and travel to assigned location in Fremont, CA area within the designated company site(s). These positions may include mileage and expense reimbursement and other necessary resources per company discretion.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Up to $175,720 Total compensation

Location: Fremont, CA

Role:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for determining specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction, determining students’ level of functioning relative to their age and education placement, as well as motor skills, sensory-motor integration, self-care, and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities:

• Assess students within their educational settings, using an ecological model of assessment to determine the student’s needs.
• Provide treatment, program consultation, and environmental modifications for students with disabilities to improve student function.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including but not limited to: students, parents, teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, adapted physical education teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, and speech pathologists.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the laws and policies governing Special Education in California, particularly as they pertain to the delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Monitors therapy programs and consults with educational staff regarding inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program; evaluates the efficacy of the established program and makes modifications within the framework.
• Provides interpretation and summaries of assessment reports to families; recommends appropriate activities and materials designed to support motor goals in the home.
• Maintain timely and accurate student records and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Understanding of California Laws, codes and regulations relative to occupational therapy.

Knowledge, Skill & Other Requirements:

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapist License; required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in California.
• Must have minimum of 1 year experience as a Occupational Therapist.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (HMO & PPO options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• 401K with matching
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• $2500 Educational Reimbursement

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, classification, and other factors. Not all benefits are available to all employees. Benefits are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the essential functions and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. The duties, responsibilities, and other requirements of this position may be subject to change or modification at any time by the organization, with or without prior notice. Expatiate Communication, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. Expatiate Communications considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.