Occupational Therapist

Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist will conduct thorough evaluations that determine an educational need for specialized Occupational Therapy services through special education and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to facilitate access, participation and occupational performance in the educational setting in compliance with ARD/IEP document. The incumbent will manage and maintain accurate individual special education records relevant to Occupational Therapy services in the educational setting.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with occupational therapy goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
• Implement IEP goals/objectives using current research based best practice therapy techniques
• Recommend, maintain, adapt and/or construct equipment to use with students

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Coordinate and conduct evaluations for Occupational Therapy as part of a student’s Full Individual Evaluation based upon current assessment best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies/procedures
• Compile and interpret students' evaluation results using functional/standardized assessments, skilled observations, checklists, histories, interviews, along with information from teachers and parents, to determine the educational need for Occupational Therapy services, adaptive equipment, and/or assistive technology devices
• Collaborate with educators to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) based on student need, evaluation data and present levels of academic achievement and functional performance

Administrative/ Campus Support

• Support student services provided by the Occupational Therapist
• Train staff on the appropriate use of all adaptive equipment
• Manage and maintain accurate individual special education records (e.g., therapy record folders with evaluation, consultations, eligibility, attendance records (if needed), progress reports, therapy logs, IEPs and Physician’s approval (as needed to treat student)
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings and staffing as a collaborative team member
• Complete documentation for Medicaid reimbursement/SHARS on a regular basis and maintain supporting therapy logs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None