Certified Occupational Therapist Opening Near Lovington, NM

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives? We are currently hiring a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at a school near Lovington, New Mexico. If you have a passion for helping students overcome challenges and thrive in their daily activities, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Job Title: Occupational Therapist
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Near Lovington, New Mexico

Responsibilities: As an Occupational Therapist in our school, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and supporting students' functional abilities. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify students' motor, sensory, and developmental needs.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment results.
• Providing direct therapy services to students, targeting areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and visual motor integration.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate therapy goals into the students' educational plans and classroom activities.
• Monitoring student progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary, and documenting all therapy sessions and student outcomes.
• Providing guidance and support to teachers and parents on strategies to reinforce skills and promote independence outside of therapy sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico.
• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of sensory processing disorders, fine motor development, and evidence-based therapy techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this position, or any other positions you see on the Soliant Health website.

Jake Schenberg
Account Executive | Soliant Health
470.299.1183 | [email protected]