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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJOB SUMMARY:The occupational therapist provides quality school-based occupational therapy services which include but are not limited to assessment/evaluation intervention/treatment IEP planning and implementation discharge planning related documentation and communication between teachers teacher assistants related service providers and families. Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits and educational necessity in the areas of student role social interactions process skills self-regulation and sensory processing positioning for function visual and fine motor skills graphic communication self-care leisure/play assistive technology and community integration/work based on the AOTA Practice Framework. The occupational therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs based on relevant data. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting the liability of the SECEP and the therapist. Direct supervision of support personnel such as licensed occupational therapy assistants (COTA) may be required
QUALIFICATIONS:Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by the NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork and maintain a license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine as an Occupational Therapist. Preferably two years of experience as an occupational therapist preferably in the school system or other pediatric practice and experience with autism are possess a valid drivers license and a means to transport oneself to varied school have the physical ability to perform duties of itinerant OT involving standing walking lifting carrying bending kneeling reaching pushing pulling and manipulating general tools and equipment. In general OT must be capable of exerting 20-50 lbs. of force to move objects equipment and/or students (i.e. transfers/lifts).Visual and hearing acuity need to be sufficient to assess and document students safety and abilities.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
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To Apply: All applications resumes references transcripts and supporting documentation for this position must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Separate applications are required for all administrative positions. Application forms may be secured on the SECEP website: .
SECEP is a regional public school serving the Southside Hampton Roads Community. The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs.
Full-Time