Occupational Therapist - Starting March 2026

Company: Miriam Foundation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description THIS POSITION WILL START MARCH 2026 TITLE OF POSITION: Occupational Therapist QUALIFICATIONS: Able to start March of 2026. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Certificate of registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. At least one year of experience, as an Occupational Therapist, in a school setting. REPORTS TO: Head of School PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Services The Occupation Therapist will evaluate students through activity and specific evaluation tools to decide if he/she is appropriate to receive services. All evaluation methods shall be appropriate to the chronological age and functional level of the student. The method may include, but not be limited to, observation of activity performance, interview, record review, and testing. The Occupational Therapist prepares appropriate treatment planning for the student and coordinates treatment with occupational therapist. The Occupational Therapist provides treatment on an student or group basis, and decides on duration and length of time of the sessions as appropriate for client. The Occupational Therapist schedules treatment sessions in coordination with teacher and speech/language therapists. The Occupational Therapist administers re-evaluation of the student as necessary. Analyzing and summarizing student's performance and changes. Adapts program as necessary to meet client's needs. The Occupational Therapist records daily or weekly progress of student. The Occupational Therapist prepares written work professionally and in a timely manner; meets deadlines (written work includes initial evaluation, ILP, mid-year report and an end-of-year checklist). The Occupational Therapist discusses evaluation findings and other pertinent information with appropriate staff, administration, and family. The Occupational Therapist attends initial ILP, IEP review, parent/staff conferences, learner profiles and other meetings related to the student that therapist is responsible for. The Occupational Therapist consult with other staff involved in student's program to ensure continuity of care (i.e., management program). The Occupational Therapist work with family and other significant caretaker concerning appropriate home program. The Occupational Therapist in collaboration with administration, family and significant others, formulates appropriate discharge and follow-up plans. The Occupational Therapist uses a problem-solving approach to making decisions. Is able to identify problems, identify solutions, select alternatives, implement and check on solutions and adjust. The Occupational Therapist utilizes appropriate channels of communication or lines of authority to report difficult problems. The Occupational Therapist knows own limitations and seeks guidance in decision-making as appropriate. The Occupational Therapist communicates both intra- and interdepartmentally to coordinate activities and assist in resolution of problems with staff relations and student care. The Occupational Therapist performs all other responsibilities as assigned Professional Growth The Occupational Therapist plans, implements, evaluates and updates programming on a continual basis. When developing or becoming aware of new methods or techniques, integrates them into existing procedures. The Occupational Therapist shows evidence of increasing ability through experiences and efforts in self-education. The Occupational Therapist participates in and conducts in-service training; orients other disciplines to occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist represents profession throughout the school and in community relations. The Occupational Therapist ability to adapt to new and existing situations. The Occupational Therapist able to receive constructive criticism and willingly initiates change. Use of Resources The Occupational Therapist consistently makes effective and economical use of all available resources (e.g., manpower, time, equipment, supplies, and space) The Occupational Therapist oversees maintenance, care and upkeep of clinic equipment and supplies The Occupational Therapist anticipates needs for and oversees ordering of supplies and equipment and reports needs to appropriate personnel Implement Sensory Integration Approach The Occupational Therapist will prevent or diminish sensory integrative dysfunction or enhance sensory integrative development through: Sensory input techniques for visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, proprioceptive/kinesthetic, and vestibular stimulation Facilitation techniques Inhibition techniques Activity to promote motor response

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