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Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 7.5 D Pay Rate: $ - $
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a Renton, Washington school district to hire a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the OT will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills.Responsibilities for this role include: Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals.Screen and evaluate students referred to Occupational Therapy. Appropriately collect data and report findings.Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards. The OT will provide training and resources for teachers and staff on effective strategies to improve participation and progress toward educational goals.Participate in a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, SchoolGraduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in Washington
Preferred Qualifications
Initial certification through NBCOT
Clear, articulate communication skills
Ability to explain results to a varied audience
Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
Completion of a criminal record and background check
Facility Location
Renton is a city within King County, Washington; 11 miles southeast of downtown Seattle. It overlaps the southeast shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar River. This area is home to a growing number of manufacturing, technology, and service companies, including Boeing. Clint Eastwood served as a lifeguard at a beach in Renton in 1949, 1950, and 1953! Imagine that!
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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