JOB DESCRIPTION

Southern Therapy Services, Inc. seeks a full-time school-based Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work within our community school system contract in the West Georgia area. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with students in educational settings to address physical disabilities, injuries, or other health-related issues that may affect their ability to participate fully in academic and extracurricular activities.

We are a leading provider of rehabilitation services in the West Georgia area. With 45+ years of experience, we are a values-driven, therapist-owned organization seeking to provide the highest caliber of rehabilitation services possible. We offer multiple services to nurture clinical areas of interest and enhance skill levels in numerous areas, including but not limited to orthopedics, adult neuro, vestibular rehab, balance/fall prevention, pediatrics, & more. We are a proud franchise member of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, allowing specialty training, including orthopedic, pelvic health, and balance certification pathways.

If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment in a school-based setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. When you join our team, you will enjoy an incredible career opportunity and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• COMPETITIVE SALARY
• HEALTH, DENTAL, & VISION INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
• 401K (WITH MATCH)
• GENEROUS VACATION DAYS WITH PTO ACCRUAL
• FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
• MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, AND MORE!

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for independently managing an assigned caseload of students and coordinating therapeutic interventions and care with multiple disciplines, parents, and community resources to achieve the highest level of physical independence.
• Consult with special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech and occupational therapists, physical therapists, physical education teachers, nurses, school administrators, bus drivers, other school personnel, and parents to provide information and recommendations regarding students with physical disabilities.
• Evaluate and plan for occupational therapy intervention required in the school setting.
• Assist students in gaining functional independence to benefit from the educational environment more thoroughly.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, etc.
• Practices in compliance with professional knowledge and standards of clinical practice and in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency, laws, and regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have an active Georgia Occupational Therapy License.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• New grads are welcome to apply