Occupational Therapist

2 months ago

Pine Bluff, United States Pine Bluff School District Full time

Under the direction of the Special Education Officer, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing and evaluating scholars from pre-kindergarten (PK) to twelfth (12th) grade. The Occupational Therapist will provide quality, school-based occupational therapy services, which includes but are not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, treatment planning and implementation, dismissal planning, related documentation, and communication between co-workers, professionals (medical and non-medical), and families. Services may be provided through direct and/or consultative approaches.

  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Occupational Therapy (other requirements per job description.)
  • Must be credentialed by the state of Arkansas
  • Valid Arkansas certificate or license as an Occupational Therapist with CPR/First Aid certification for compliance with the necessary requirements to meet the position's essential duties and responsibilities
  • Must be able to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, APSCN, and others) to enhance job performance
  • Knowledge of the schools and PBSD policies and procedures
  • Evidence of strong commitment to quality education
  • Evidence of strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, computation, and human relations skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
  • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.
  • Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.
  • Personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to PBSD's mission, respect for diversity and the ability to inspire and motivate
  • Conducts, with parent permission, an evaluation of fine motor, visual perceptual/motor, self-help, coordination and sensory integrative skills
  • Conducts informal classroom observations with verbal recommendations regarding possible occupational therapy evaluation and treatment
  • Provides written assessment report based on evaluations
  • Assists in the development and implementation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student receiving occupational therapy services
  • Attends pertinent special education meetings
  • Performs reevaluations of those students receiving occupational therapy services
  • Provides direct therapy on an individual or small group basis and consultation services, as specified in the IEP
  • Establishes and coordinates occupational therapy schedule with other therapists and teachers, allowing flexibility for classroom structure plus travel, consultation, planning and evaluation time
  • Maintains therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students receiving occupational therapy
  • Provides consultation to teachers and parents for suggestions, carryover and use of adaptive equipment
  • Attends specialty courses and workshops, professional conferences, and in-services as time, budget and selection permits
  • Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills with faculty, staff, parents, students and community
  • Functions under policies established by the Pine Bluff School Board
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

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