School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $43-46 per hour

iDEAL Hire is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Lake Wales, Florida.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: School ServicesDuration: 15 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractOccupational TherapistPosition Details:Location(s): Lake Wales, FL and Davenport FLPay: Starting at $43/hrHours: 38.75hrsSchedules: May vary based on locationQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.Licensure: Eligibility for a Florida Department of Health Occupational Therapy license and a Florida Medicaid number.Experience: Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in a school setting.Additional Skills: Bilingual abilities and CPR certification are preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Therapy ServicesProvide one-on-one and small group occupational therapy sessions to students, focusing on developing fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills.Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals related to occupational therapy.Assessment and DocumentationConduct evaluations to assess students' needs and progress and maintain accurate records for Medicaid billing and compliance.Collaboration and ConsultationWork closely with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom and home environments.Professional DevelopmentParticipate in ongoing training and development to stay current with best practices in pediatric occupational therapy. IDEAL JOB ID: #260271About iDEAL HireiDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:Dedicated RecruiterDedicated Compliance MemberWeekly PayReferral BonusMedical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision BenefitsMonitoring CredentialsBenefitsWeekly payReferral bonusVision benefitsDental benefitsMedical benefits