Adelphi is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide full-time, on-site services within a school facility in Oakland County, Michigan.
The ideal candidate will provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services in accordance with established guidelines.
Quick Job Facts:
• Job Reference: BD-1100-06
• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Specialty: Educational / Occupational Therapy
• Location: Oakland County, Michigan
• Service Setting: School
• Coverage Type: On-site
• Job Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 41 Weeks (Approximately)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, (28 hours per week)
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Compensation: $55 per hour
Requirements:
• Registered Occupational Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Prior employment experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working with school-aged students preferred.
• Knowledge of special education procedures, IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and school-based therapy services.
• Ability to conduct functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments.
• Strong written documentation, reporting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide consistent on-site support in a school setting.
• Maintain residence within a 40-minute commute to ensure timely and reliable service delivery.
Responsibilities:
• Assess students in suspected areas of disability in accordance with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Evaluate students’ functional abilities and develop occupational profiles using standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, interviews, and other appropriate tools.
• Interpret evaluation results and prepare written evaluation reports, progress reports, and recommendations in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develop occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs, evaluation results, IEP goals, and Section 504 requirements.
• Plan, deliver, and document direct occupational therapy services in accordance with student IEPs and Section 504 Plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and IEPT meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, and support development of IEP goals, objectives, and intervention plans.
• Coordinate with IEPT members to determine appropriate goals and objectives for students.
• Consult with school personnel, parents, and other individuals involved in the education and treatment of students.
• Maintain accurate and professional documentation related to services, progress, evaluations, and compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
