Occupational Therapist I (Special Education: Powder Mill Campus) $2500 Hiring Incentive
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Beltsville, Maryland
- Full Time
Overview**
**$2500 Hiring Incentive**
The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning, execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction, sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTAs and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.
Powder Mill Campus | Kennedy Krieger Institute
**Responsibilities**
1. Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.
2. Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
3. Prepare written documentation including annual IEPs, quarterly reports, daily log notes, billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI, Maryland OT guidelines, and Comar guidelines.
4. Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
5. Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.
6. Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
7. Participates and supports OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews.
**Qualifications**
+ \*Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
+ \*Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
+ Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
**Benefits**
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
**Minimum pay range**
USD $35.58/Hr.
**Maximum pay range**
USD $53.91/Hr.
**Vacancy ID** _11779_
**Pos. Category** _Rehab Therapy - Occupational Therapy_
**Job Location : Street** _4600 Powder Mill Rd Suite 500_
**\# of Hours** _40.00_
**_Job Locations_** _US-MD-Beltsville_
**Pos. Type** _Regular Full Time_
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
**$2500 Hiring Incentive**
The Occupational Therapist I will perform evaluations and subsequent planning, execution of therapy programs for children with neuromotor dysfunction, sensory integrative disorders and emotional disturbances. The occupational therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the occupational therapist may be involved in the supervision of OT students, COTAs and volunteers/ aides and maintain appropriate student records.
Powder Mill Campus | Kennedy Krieger Institute
**Responsibilities**
1. Screen, evaluate and treat students as per parent, teacher and or physician referral.
2. Educate parents/caretaker and staff in student care and design home programs as applicable.
3. Prepare written documentation including annual IEPs, quarterly reports, daily log notes, billing sheets and related service provider logs in accordance with KKI, Maryland OT guidelines, and Comar guidelines.
4. Effectively function within an interdisciplinary team.
5. Supervise fieldwork students (Level I and II), COTAS, aides, volunteers.
6. Assist in care and maintenance of therapy department equipment and supplies.
7. Participates and supports OT department activities, including in-services and peer reviews.
**Qualifications**
+ \*Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
+ \*Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
**EDUCATION:**
+ Baccalaureate Degree required, basic Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS) in OT preferred.
**EXPERIENCE:**
+ Minimum of six months previous full-time fieldwork experience required.
+ Previous experience in pediatrics preferred
**Benefits**
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
**Minimum pay range**
USD $35.58/Hr.
**Maximum pay range**
USD $53.91/Hr.
**Vacancy ID** _11779_
**Pos. Category** _Rehab Therapy - Occupational Therapy_
**Job Location : Street** _4600 Powder Mill Rd Suite 500_
**\# of Hours** _40.00_
**_Job Locations_** _US-MD-Beltsville_
**Pos. Type** _Regular Full Time_
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
Job ID: 481520777
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025
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