Occupational Therapist

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Richmond County (GA) Various Locations - Augusta, Georgia

Job Description

Responsible for providing occupational therapy services to students, ensuring maximum independence in personal care and classroom activities, and managing adaptive equipment within the school system.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy approved by the Georgia State Board.

Certification or Licensure: Current license in Occupational Therapy issued by the State of Georgia.

Skills: Knowledge of proper lifting techniques; pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical and stamina to perform essential duties; CPR and First Aid certificate preferred but training will be provided.

Work Experience: Two years of experience preferred but not required; experience with moderate/severe/profound students and students with Autism preferred.

PRIMARY DUTY

This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services per student needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate each student using standardized tests, customized measures, and/or observation.
• Document evaluation results and provide written input to appropriate individuals.
• Participate in Placement Committee Meetings.
• Use a team approach to planning and treatment with school personnel, families, and agencies.
• Utilize treatment procedures with meaningful and functional activities that improve functioning in visual, perceptual, cognitive, physical, and sensory awareness and processing skills.
• Help students achieve maximum independence in personal care and classroom activities.
• Use functional activities to help students acquire homemaking and vocational skills and appropriate work habits through pre‑vocational activities.
• Support procedures to instruct students in the use of adaptive equipment and devices.
• Maintain records and charts of student progress in prescribed OT programs.
• Maintain a close working relationship with parents and school staff for follow‑through of OT goals in the classroom.
• Provide training to appropriate persons regarding effective methods for mainstreamed special needs students.
• Design and construct adaptive equipment and devices for students and/or the classroom.
• Order supplies and materials, maintain inventory.
• Attend staff development and professional seminars to upgrade skills.
• Assist in designing an effective daily work schedule for students with disabilities.
• Possess knowledge of assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, adapted equipment, positioning, accessibility, and barriers.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors or relevant personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate noise level. Requires lifting or moving up to 25 pounds occasionally. Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have available private transportation; moving instructional equipment and materials between sites daily.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$46,867 to $75,151 per year