PRN Occupational Therapist

Position Type :

Licensed Specialists / Occupational Therapist

Date Posted : 8 / 14 / 2024

Location :

Somerset County Location : Multiple School and classroom-based locations per assignment.

Reports to : Supervisor of Occupational and Physical Therapy

Terms : Hourly

Labor Status : Exempt

Job Classification : Per current Non-Bargaining Unit Compensation Plan

Certification : Certification / Licensure as required by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Company Overview :

The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8) is one of the 29 intermediate units that provides a vast array of services for member school districts, including student services, training and technical assistance, online learning, and customized programs and services. IU8 includes four counties comprised of 35 school districts (approximately 98 schools) and five Career Technical Centers. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 serves approximately 47,000 students across four counties within 3500 square miles. Our service area includes four counties : Blair, Somerset, Bedford, and Cambria. We have five different office locations within our service area : Altoona, Duncansville, Ebensburg, Richland, and Somerset. AIU8 has opportunities for everyone, and our service area offers a broad range of living environments from rural to more densely populated city areas.

Job Summary :

This position will be responsible for evaluation, planning and implementation of school-based occupational therapy interventions to meet the needs of students with motor, adaptive and sensory impairments with a focus on promoting access to their educational setting. This may also include supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and / or students as a clinical instructor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : No

• The OTR may be responsible for supervision / oversight of the direct services provided by COTA staff

Key Responsibilities :

Requirements :

Desired Qualifications :

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

The work environment is office settings, school settings, and other educational settings where learners ages 3-21 are served, including indoor and outdoor locations. Other educational settings may include in-home, non-traditional / alternative, and community.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is responsible for informing the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Human Resources Manager of all reasonable accommodations required.

How to Apply : Online at :

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is an equal opportunity employer.