Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (School District)LOCATION: Schenectady City School DistrictThis position exists in a school district and involves responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Administrative direction is received from the school principal and/or director of individualized pupil services relative to scheduling and recordkeeping. General supervision may be exercised over a variety of technically trained personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.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 evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations and treatment summaries;Participates with other school personnel in the formulation of students' individual education 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 aide students achieve maximum independence;Participates in Comprehensive Support Service Team staffings;Participates in parent and teacher conferences relative to occupational therapy procedures;Establishes and maintains communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : 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 support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for students; ability to get along well with others.