Occupational Therapist School Setting in Shiprock, NM

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity as an Occupational Therapist providing vital support to elementary-aged students. This unique role involves working with two seven-year-old children, delivering individualized therapy and interventions directly within a school environment near Shiprock, NM. Your expertise will make an immediate and ongoing impact, fostering independence, participation, and progress for these young learners.

In this contract role, you’ll provide one to two hours of services per week (including indirect time and documentation) from early August through mid-May. Your flexibility and clinical skills in both educational and healthcare settings are highly valued as you contribute to a smooth and effective therapy process.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Experience in school-based OT, pediatric care, home health, or healthcare environments
• Comfort with indirect service time, documentation, and collaboration with school staff and families
• Familiarity with individualized educational goals and special education best practices
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable to a flexible, low-hour weekly schedule

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 30 minutes of direct OT services weekly to each student, focusing on fine motor, sensory processing, and functional skill development
• Conduct assessments and provide input for student IEPs as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families for holistic student progress
• Perform timely documentation and communication regarding student performance
• Participate sensitively and proactively in a school-based therapeutic environment

Benefit from a flexible contract position that allows you to make a meaningful difference without a heavy caseload. This assignment pairs professional fulfillment with the satisfaction of directly supporting children in their formative years.

Now is the perfect time to put your pediatric OT skills to work in an engaging school setting. Apply today to start a new chapter supporting students’ growth and success!

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