Itinerant School Occupational Therapist | 2024-2025

3 weeks ago

Reno NV United States ProCare Therapy Full time
Minimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required.

Job Description

In the school setting, occupational therapists support students and teachers with academic outcomes, including school based self-help skills, classroom fine motor skills as well as development of pre-vocational and vocational participation; and more for children and students with disabilities, 3 to 21 years of age. Their primary function is to facilitate the above mentioned within the limitations of the student's level of disability. Under IDEA 2004 (2009), which states that, as a member of the IEP team, occupational therapists design and implement OT interventions, including teaching and training of family and educational personnel, and measurement and documentation of progress, to help the student achieve IEP goals.

Essential Functions

1. Evaluates students' level of functioning and the need for educationally based occupational therapy services.

2. Plans and administers occupational therapy treatment programs in the students educational program.

3. Maintains student records, collects and records data.

4. Provides OT input to the educational team for developing IEP's for each qualified student and attends the meeting along with the student (if appropriate) and parents.

5. Consults with educational staff and parents.

6. Provides in-service training to educational staff.

7. Participates in MRT to provide OT input into the student's educational programs.

8. Determines necessary adaptive equipment for the student and determine if it is available. Fills out paperwork to order if necessary.

9. Develops a daily schedule and adheres to it. Notifies the Related Services supervisor if changes occur. Obtains coverage for meetings/events if unable to attend.

10. Completes daily treatment notes and billing requirements. Completes progress reports for each student in the program and supplies progress reports to school personnel, physicians, and parents of exceptional students as necessary and requested. Completes appropriate reports for local, state, federal, and educational agencies.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Master'sdegree or higher in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.

Experience:One (1) year of experience in pediatrics is preferred, although will consider new graduate. Salary is based on verified years of experience.

Certifications & Licenses:Licensed to practice in the State of Nevada.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of educationally based occupational therapy

Knowledge of support services delivery systems and exceptional education services

Knowledge of current diagnostic procedures in occupational therapy

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills

Strong code of ethics and responsibility

Strong leadership skills

Strong creative problem-solving skills

Strong time management skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to analyze activities and adapt for students

Primary Location:
SCHOOL BASED

Shift Type:
Full or Part-Time

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Match
Travel Assistance
Weekly Paycheck
Mental Health Resources
Short/Long Term Disability

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