Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

This position exists in a School District and involves responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Administrative direction is received from the School Principal relative to scheduling and recordkeeping. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. The incumbent does related work as required.

Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.

Competitive

Based on Gananda Teacher Association Contract, salary is dependent upon education, experience and contract.

Typical Work Activities:

• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be manual, industrial, recreational or educational, designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability;
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contraindicated by professional judgment or a physician's order;
• Records on students records progress notes, evaluations, reevaluations, consultations and treatment summaries;
• Participates with other facility personnel in the formulation of students' total care plans;
• Develops or assists in the development of district occupational therapy policies and procedures;
• Develops a written prescription to be incorporated into the individualized educational plan for each student to receive therapy services;
• Develops and applies adaptive assistance devices and/or self-help techniques to aid students achieve maximum independence;
• Participates in Comprehensive Support Service Team staffing;
• Participates in parent and teacher conferences relative to occupational therapy procedures;
• Establishes and maintains communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students.

Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to our occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for students; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The Gananda Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.