Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
In the school setting occupational therapists support students and teachers with academic outcomes including school based selfhelp skills classroom fine motor skills as well as development of prevocational 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 students level of disability. Under IDEAwhich 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 IEPs 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 inservice training to educational staff.
7. Participates in MRT to provide OT input into the students 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: Bachelors degree 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 is based on verified years of experience.
Certifications & Licenses: Licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of educationally based occupational therapy
Employment Type
Full-Time
