Occupational Therapist (SY 26/27)

Occupational Therapist

Under basic supervision, evaluate, plan and implement therapeutic activities for restoration of physical function or minimization of residual disability.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties, which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate, plan and implement therapeutic activities for restoration of physical function or minimization of residual disability.
• Develop and implement treatment plan and strategies for direct student intervention based on the evaluation results and IEP goals and objectives.
• Conduct assessments and help to determine student's eligibility for occupational therapy services and/or therapeutic support and provide these services as well as training, consultation and documentation.
• Collect data and generate written reports. Participate in the MET process as needed.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Arranges and supervises the implementation of therapy plans.
• Researches resources and methods to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals. Fabricate and/or adjust adaptive equipment as needed.
• Screens students to determine the need for further individualized assessment.
• Prepares documentation that complies with Arizona Department of Education (ADE) requirements.
• Bills Medicaid for therapy services provided.
• Travels among school sites to consult with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other related service providers.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Student Services paraprofessionals in cooperation with the Principal.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; AND two (2) years of clinical experience or experience in a public school setting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Occupational Therapy License.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Required Knowledge of:

• Medical/developmental/pediatric information and indications for occupational therapy treatment.
• Evaluation and diagnostic tools appropriate to students' physical development and adaptive needs in the school setting.
• Adaptive devices and assistive technology specific to the student's needs in the educational environment.
• Federal and state laws affecting special education services and disability issues
• Governing Board, District and Department policies and procedures regarding identification, evaluation, placement, service structure and multi-disciplinary support.

Required Skills in:

• Working with a diverse student and staff population.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Assessing, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Developing and administering therapy goals and programs.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned