Occupational Therapist - Starting March 2026
Company: Miriam Foundation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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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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