Occupational Therapist School Based - School Based Therapy (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

School-based occupational therapist performs evaluation and treatment of impairment in functional status in daily living skills that are negatively affecting a student's ability to meet educational goals. Occupational Therapists provide consultation and other educational and advisory services for the purpose of preventing or reducing the incidence and severity of physical disability, bodily malfunction and pain, as defined by the IEP. The person in this position provides services to the following populations: School-aged children (generally ages 3-19).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Occupational Therapy.
Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy treatment procedures.
BLS within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

No prior work experience required
One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates school-based patients and develops appropriate treatment plans to include time defined therapy goals, in accordance with Individualized Education Plan or as requested by school.
Coordinates occupational therapy treatment with other therapy and school personnel as appropriate.
Delegates treatment implementation appropriately, based on the type of treatment prescribed and level of training of support personnel. Instructs teachers and other staff in follow through activities as indicated.
Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner, in accordance with current policy.
Practices excellent communication skills with school staff, other involved disciplines, students, and family members. Recognizes potential barriers or need for change of tactics and reacts appropriately.
Consults with other school personnel to improve treatment effectiveness and outcomes.
Develops treatment strategy and plan of care to meet IEP goals with input from school staff, students, and families.
Maintains confidentiality.
Performs clerical and coordination duties as assigned.
Maintains student records to include all required documentation, legibly written and completed within assigned time frames.
Participates in staff and IEP meetings as requested.
Supervises occupational therapy assistants, therapy aids, and student interns in accordance with established guidelines.
Assists other therapy disciplines as needed.
Demonstrates dependability on the job. Reports to work on time. Notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences as soon as possible. Organizes work schedule effectively. Generally demonstrates high reliability.
Complies with standards set forth by TJC and other pertinent regulating agencies as required.
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as requested.
Performs other activities as assigned.
Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient and population served. a. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient's needs. b. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. c. Demonstrates understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients (age and diagnosis).
Implements physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with established standards.