Occupational Therapist

The Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs of the Cayman Islands invites applications for the following education roles within the Government school system for the 2016/17 academic years commencing immediately or no later than 3rd January 2017:

Occupational Therapist
Salary: US $60,302 - $69,949 per annum

To provide professional occupational therapeutic services and facilitate and implement occupational programmes and individual programme goals by undertaking appropriate assessment, therapy intervention, in-classroom support, consultation and training for students within government schools and/ or the Early Intervention Programme [EIP].

Requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (at the level required in the jurisdiction for licensure)
• Professional Registration and certification to work as an Occupational Therapist.
• A minimum of three years post registration experience as an OT working in a school or hospital setting with children requiring physical/occupational therapy.
• Experience with students with a wide variety of disabilities is necessary as the job involves working with students with medical, neurological, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral and/or learning problems.

The Cayman Islands offers one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean.  It is a tax-free jurisdiction, with a friendly welcoming people, combining the very best of the relaxed Caribbean attitude and modern living.  Its proximity to Miami also provides easy access to North America and the rest of the Caribbean.

The remuneration package for the successful candidate is offered without deductions.  The Cayman Islands Government provides an additional 12% pension contribution and 100% health insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents.

A detailed Job Description and the Government Application Form are available online at www.recruitment.gov.ky  Please send your completed Government Application Form and Cover Letter only via e-mail to edu.recruitment@gov.ky 
A pre-employment medical, drug screen and a Police Records check are conditions of employment

Deadline for Receipt of Applications:  September 30th, 2016