Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. Develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans.

Requirements:

• Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.
• Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child's progress to other members of the treatment team/staff.
• Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate.
• Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems.
• Recommendations are appropriate for findings.
• Monitors and records student progress.
• Manages office space and equipment.
• Communicates and interacts with team members.
• Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child's occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning.
• Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities.
• May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment.
• Provides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children.
• Develops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services.

Licensed Occupational Therapist. Experience with the population served preferred.