Travel Contract: School-based Occupational Therapist, Detroit Lakes MN

Calling on Minnesota-licensed Occupational Therapists who love working with children, and who want to explore new places! Soliant is working with a small school district in northern Minnesota and is seeking a travel OT for the upcoming school year.

Qualifications to be a traveler:

1. Will you arrange temporary housing while on assignment, while maintaining another home address? 
2. Will you be commuting 50+ miles to work?

If so, you qualify for housing and/or meals stipends!

Details of contract:

• Next school year (180-185 school days)
• Hours of work: typically 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or 8 AM to 4 PM (in line with school schedule)
• School holidays or breaks are not paid

Scope of duties:

• Plan, implement and track therapy/activities that allow students to access their specialized instruction plans.
• Evaluate the potential and efficacy of Occupational therapy in areas such as: academic performance, fine and gross motor functioning, positioning, daily living skills, play/leisure skills, work skills, and sensory-motor activities.
• Propose a range of OT interventions in support of students' IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals; develop goals and report outcome to Special Education Team
• Assess students and recommend adaptations to allow students to access their program of specialized instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of therapy sessions and consultations

We seek candidates who are:

• Great communicators
• Confident clinicians who bring familiarity with the Special Education process
• Professional and accountable
• Able to maintain a range of responsibilities and prioritize accordingly

Requirements:

• Minnesota OT license
• Prior experience in school settings highly preferred

Interested? Please apply by using the form below, or contact Monica Guu with inquiries at [email protected]