Occupational Therapist Job Pool

Position Title : Occupational Therapist

Term of Employment : Full-Time; 10 months

Reports To : Director of Exceptional Children

Pay Information : SG 78

General Statement of Job

An employee in this class provides specialized occupational therapy services for eligible school students. Work involves evaluating students to determine need for occupational therapy; developing appropriate therapy programs, including routines for classroom and home adaptation; and providing therapy to students. Services include direct service and / or consultation with school staff, families, medical personnel, community agencies, and others as needed. Employee is responsible for documenting planning and treatment activities, preparing reports of students' progress, and consulting with parents and classroom teachers. Employee is also responsible for modifications of equipment and / or environment and in-service training. Problems that arise in the treatment program are expected to be resolved independently.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses students using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and review of medical and educational reports to determine need for therapy intervention plan.
• Develops and implements individualized therapy programs for qualifying students.
• Documents screenings, evaluations, Individual Education Plans, progress reports, classroom / home programs and other data, as required.
• Provides consultation with classroom teachers and other school staff regarding students' optional function in the school environment.
• Provides classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barriers.
• Consults with parents and / or guardians regarding students' therapy programs.
• Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs.
• Investigates and recommends types of equipment available to meet student needs, funding sources, and vendor options, including insurance forms and letters of justification.
• Provides in-service training to teachers and other school personnel, as needed, assists with education, orientation and preparation of receiving school staff and students regarding issues, concerns and information about "inclusion" of exceptional children in regular school and classroom programs.
• Supervises occupational therapist assistants.
• Provides clinical education for therapy student interns from colleges and universities.
• Plans, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required.
• Travels between locations where students require services.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State Guidelines and school board policy.
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with established best practice and NC licensure requirements.
• Performs other related work as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Training and Experience

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.