Occupational Therapist- Maternity Coverage/Temp-Perm

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Schedule: Full/part time maternity coverage, with possibility of permanent hire.

Excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities!

Become a part of the Groden Center, a program that is internationally known for evidence-based programs, innovative work in self-control and effective coping procedures, and research. This position is to assess clients occupational therapy needs, develop and document individualized OT treatment programs, provide direct treatment as approved, train teaching staff and families in strategies for skill development in the classroom and at home.

Primary responsibilities:

• OT consultation and services based on IEP
• Supervision of COTA
• Preparing IEP plans, implementation strategies
• Program recommendations to classroom staff

Benefits:

The Groden Network has an excellent comprehensive benefit package. We provide:

• Premier medical coverage with individual and family options
• Fully paid dental plan for the individual option
• Vision plan
• 401k with partial matching
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC
• 5 weeks of paid vacation, plus 6 earned time off days
• Paid holidays

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree from AOTA-approved program in Occupational Therapy.
• Certification in NBCOT. Must be licensed by the State of Rhode Island.
• One year experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Training in Sensory Integration Therapy.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured auto.