Call Vanit for more details 408-212-7351We are hiring Occupational Therapists for school districts in California for the upcoming school year 2026-27 starting in August 2026. We're looking for a committed and patient-focused to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will be required to offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt to the environment to fit the person.ResponsibilitiesAddress clients aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life qualitySelect and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventionsApply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable componentsAssess clients home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and train in its useGuide and educate family members and caregiversObserve, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goalsCollect data and document processes followedRegularly follow-up clientSkillsProven working experience as an occupational therapistExcellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapyHands-on experience with computer programs and creative mediaFamiliarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g.
Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)Ability to manage patients with different types of personalitiesCurrent knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the professionProfessional behaviorExcellent interpersonal communication skillsValid license to practice occupational therapyMasters/Doctorate degree or greater in occupational therapyJob Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insuranceMedical specialties: PediatricsSchedule: Monday to FridayEducation: Master's (Preferred)Experience: Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification: CA State Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)NBCOT Certification (Preferred)Work Location: In person
