Occupational Therapist

School Based Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)Qualifications:Valid Ohio Department of Education licenseValid Ohio Occupational Therapist license issued by OTPTAT BoardSchool based experience preferredValid driver's licenseSuccessfully pass BCI/FBI background checksGeneral Description:Provide screening services to identify suspected delays and recommend children for occupational therapy services.Functions as a member of the evaluation team to provide a multi-factored evaluation to facilitate the assessment and diagnosis to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services.Participates in the decision to deliver occupational therapy services to a child and assists in development of the Individualized Educational Program.Provides appropriate occupational therapy to meet students needs identified in evaluations report and as described in the IEP.Plan, organize, and provide appropriate occupational therapy programs and activities to meet student needs including accommodations and modifications in the schools' environment.Collaborates with other special service providers and school personnel to develop appropriate classroom activities to reinforce services being provided to children by the occupational therapist.Collect, monitor, and report student progress. Use the data collected to inform therapy decisions.Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate, with the district policy to meet expected deadlines.Maintains appropriate procedural safeguards and records for all students receiving occupational therapy.Assists in assessing and recommending assistive technology, seating/ positioning equipment, transportation, and other adaptive equipment in all school environments.Provide fieldwork education and supervision for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.Maintains confidentiality in all job related discussions and communications.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.Candidates should send an email letter of request to:Jen Catanese-Grimes View email address on click.appcast.io And View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Employer