The Easterseals Early Learning Center - a division of the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center - seeks a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the Dan & Nancy Mitchell Therapeutic Preschool program in Evansville. The position is 30-35 hours per week in a special education classroom environment & follows the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation calendar.
- Work in individual and group sessions with students 3 to 5 years of age identified with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.
- Provide a variety of occupational therapy treatment techniques to help students achieve goals.
- Interpret evaluation results in writing (reports) & verbally to parents, families, physicians, teachers, & other professionals.
- Use evaluation results to set appropriate treatment plan & goals considering each student's individual needs.
- Complete required documentation for evaluations, progress notes, IEPs, & education files.
- Attend scheduled conferences for preschool students including, but not limited to, placement conferences & annual case review conferences.
This position requires an individual who enjoys working with young children of differing abilities & possesses patience & dedication to meet their developmental & academic goals. Applicants MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & A STATE LICENSE FROM INDIANA HEALTH PROFESSIONS. Three years of experience working in pediatric settings is preferred.
- Must have documentation of National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Must have State license from Indiana Health Professions.
- Must be willing to submit to a drug screen, background record checks, physical, & TB test, all at the expense of the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.
- Must be able to push, pull, stand, & lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be committed to being a dependable member of the Easterseals Early Learning Center team.