OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Description

Do you want a rewarding career working with children and adults with a variety of special needs? Do you have patience, integrity, initiative, and dedication? If so, then APTS® would like the opportunity to speak with you.

Alternative Paths Training School's (APTS®) mission is to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills essential for their successful integration into the community.

APTS® is searching for a Occupational Therapist.  Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.

Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:

•  Examine the condition of individual students and analyze their needs
•  Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations
•  Plan treatment and provide IEP information for the respective individual
•  Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ occupational services
•  Prepares reports and attends multidisciplinary case meetings to decide and review continuing treatment
•  Provides guidance on how to use special equipment installed in the classrooms
•  Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Do you want a rewarding career working with special needs students?  Do you have the integrity, initiative and dedication to provide the skills and opportunities to challenging student(s)?  If yes, then APTS® would like the opportunity to speak with you. 

Alternative Paths Training School (APTS®) vision is everyone who come our way in need of intervention, whether academically behaviorally, emotionally or other, being able to successful reintegrate mainstream society, and perform to their highest potential. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

•  Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required
•  Must possess a valid Virginia Occupational Therapist License 
•  Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment

APTS® prides itself in providing the best work environment for our staff members and we offer the following benefits:

•  Competitive Salary
•  120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)
•  Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, Vision
•  Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
•  401k Plan:  Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salary
•  Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)
•  Discounted Gym membership (approved gyms)
•  Training and development opportunities

APTS® or any of its subsidiaries, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  APTS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.