OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
2 weeks ago
Occupational Therapist
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school(s)
SALARY
Salary Grade 78
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Executive Director of EC or designee (such as EC Program Specialist for Related Services, or EC Director, or Lead Occupational Therapist)
SUPERVISES
None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Occupational Therapist provides student evaluation, student screening, staff consultation, staff training and other appropriate intervention services to facilitate student participation in academic activities and to promote functional independence within the context of their school day. These interventions and activities may include fine motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, self-help, and feeding skills. Occupational Therapist service may also include providing adaptive equipment or assistive technology to increase the student's independent functioning in the school environment. Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills,
process skills, play, role/interaction skills, learning academics and process skills, play and recreation, written communication, and community integration/work and graphic communication.
Student centered continuum of services assist students to engage in meaningful and/or necessary occupations that allow a student to participate in and benefit from special education. These occupations may include student Occupational therapy services may include: Screening, evaluation, intervention, and documentation; Assistance with occupational performance when impaired or lost; Modification of environments (both human and physical) and tasks, and selection, design, and fabrication of assistive devices and other assistive technology to facilitate development, promote the acquisition of functional skills, and engagement in meaningful occupations; Integration of occupational therapy interventions into a student's educational program to assist the student in participation and acquisition of goals; Collaboration with appropriate individuals to meet student's needs including transition planning; and Provide education and information to families and school personnel to assist with planning and problem solving.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of specialty area
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of providing effective therapy for special needs students
* Thorough knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures contained in federal and state statutes and regulations regarding the provision of services to students with disabilities, including IDEA, HIPPA, and FERPA laws and guidelines
* Thorough knowledge of human development throughout life span, integrated with students 'unique developmental status
* Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and methodologies related to the provision of school-based intervention for children with special needs
* Thorough knowledge of anatomy, neuroanatomy, kinesiology, psychology and various medical diagnoses
* Thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal child development
* Thorough knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures for delivering services
* Thorough knowledge of skill levels of the K-12 population
* Thorough knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) guidelines and procedures
* Thorough knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools
* Thorough knowledge of school system and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures
* Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluation tools
* Ability to interpret evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers (if any) to student participation and occupational performance
* Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
* Ability to articulate oral presentations and written reports
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents
* Ability to maintain a consistent schedule and travel between locations where students require services
* Ability to research and determine evidence-based practice supporting therapy interventions
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's (Four Year) Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NCBOT
* Completed all fieldwork requirements
* Two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school system or pediatric practice setting
* Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required combination of knowledge, skills and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
* Initial Certification by national Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy
* Current license by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
* Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Three (3) to five (5) years serving students in a public-school system
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
* Assess student's ability using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, observations, functional and behavioral assessments and review of medical and educational reports
* Conduct interviews with parents and staff to determine the need for a therapy intervention plan
* Synthesize evaluation results into comprehensive written report, reflecting strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment directly related to referral concern
* Develop occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results
* Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
* Consult with school-based team to achieve student outcomes
* Provide classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barrier
* Educate students, educational personnel, and families to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety
* Monitor and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
* Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate
* Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently
* Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments checked out to the therapist and/or assigned school(s)
* Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy
* When assigned, provide legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistant assuming responsibility for the students served by the assistant
* Submit accurate and timely caseload information to supervisor based on monthly, quarterly or semester reporting periods
* Log therapy services in electronic data management system for each session provided
* Teach, monitor, and collaborate with educational personnel, community agencies, parents and students to increase understanding of the student's occupational performance.
* Provide fieldwork education and supervision for occupational therapy interns
* Participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with established best practice and NC licensure requirements
* Use the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice
* Advise administration and staff regarding bus safety; lifting and transfer techniques, architectural barriers and adapted equipment; oral motor techniques and precautions; medical precautions and feeding issues
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director for Exceptional Children
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