Occupational Therapist- James Valley Education Cooperative
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Job Location:
Mitchell, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Qualifications: 1. Graduated from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in South Dakota.
- NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) Certification
Reports to: James Valley Education Cooperative Director
Supervises:Children birth to 21 years old
Primary Function:Deliver therapies as a related service that addresses the development of motor skills and coordination visual motor/perceptual motor skills use of adaptive equipment independence in occupational life tasks and consultation and training in handling and positioning children with physical impairments. Services are offered either directly or through consultative services.
Performance Responsibilities:
A. Essential Skills: Other duties may be assigned.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding special education and related services.
- Demonstrate assessment and observation skills including interviewing data interpretation and functional skills in relation to the academic
- Be able to effectively communicate to colleagues families and students.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Have knowledge of sensory/motor development knowledge of occupational therapy treatments equipment and techniques.
- Be able to meet physical demands such as getting down to and up from the floor using hands to guide and handle objects.
- Demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Be able to travel between school buildings.
- Demonstrate consultation and collaborative skills with team families students and peers.
- Establish and maintain appropriate record keeping procedures.
- Schedule and conduct evaluations and screenings as the need occurs.
B. Other Skills/Duties
- Serve as a resource to school staff and the placement committee.
- Assist with referrals to agencies and specialists as needed.
- Follow state and district guidelines for writing IEPs IFSPs and 504 plans
- Plan lessons and implement therapies appropriate to meet students IEP IFSP goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Director of Special Education i.e. attend monthly staff meetings MDT meetings etc.
Evaluation: The job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as outlined in district policy and/or procedure.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
