Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (10 months)

Evaluates student's abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information.

Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills.

Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans.

Designs and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needs.

Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate.

Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students.

Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program.

Project budget needs to support the OT program.

Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and school policy.

Maintains documentation log on services provided, completes documentation for Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures for the Exceptional Children's Department.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or

A Master's Degree in occupational therapy

NC Occupational Therapist License

Instructions To Applicants:

The stated deadline will be strictly adhered to. All applications must be on-line with the Public Schools of Robeson County by 5:00 p.m. on the stated deadline date in order to be considered for the position.

Applicants

New/Active Applicants: Must submit an online application.

Current Employees: Must submit a letter of interest and resume for this specific opening. Send to: Human Resources Department ATTN: Courtney Sutton, Director of Classified Personnel Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Selection Process: All applications received for this position will be reviewed by the Exceptional Children's Department and the Human Resources Department. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be retained on an active status for a period of one (1) year.