Specialist Occupational Therapist
$53,200–$53,200 year
On-siteOmaha, Nebraska, United States
EXPIREDOmaha, Nebraska, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$53,200–$53,200 yearLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs within a multidisciplinary clinical team. Collaborate with education staff to foster independence and support staff training and consultation as required. Manage a full caseload while adhering to OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working and safeguarding standards. This fixed-term role covers Dibden Park School and Bower Lodge School in Hampshire, offering 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for research participation and professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
- HCPC registered and member of RCOT
- Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
- Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
- Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
- Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
- Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
- Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
- Clear understanding of other developmental needs that may impact on an individual and skills needed for independence
- Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
- Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale
- Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery
- Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as support with supervision of staff and students
- Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
- Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self-development
- Ability and willingness to travel on company business
- Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years practicing as an OT
- Evidence of formal post graduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
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