Occupational Therapist

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, provides evaluation, goal development and occupational therapy treatment of students, including special education students, to minimize student handicaps and increase their abilities to access and achieve educational goals.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must be a licensed occupational therapist in the state as mandated by the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations.

Responsibilities

Screens students referred for occupational therapy services to determine need for therapy in the school environment.
Participates in diagnostic evaluations of students, interprets and documents evaluations, and participates in IEP meetings and development of the IEP.
Plans, schedules and organizes treatment programs and therapy sessions.
Establishes treatment goals.
Selects and conducts therapeutic intervention activities.
Monitors classroom program and environmental setting to evaluate effect on students.
Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review evaluation results, objectives, performance progress and home programs.
Documents services provided and progress.
Completes required Medicaid forms.
May travel between schools.
Fabricates and adapts selected therapeutic equipment and splints.
Coordinates some fabrication projects with maintenance staff.
Assists in providing in-service education for school staff.
Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession.
Coordinates services and programs with community service providers as necessary.
Maintains inventory of required supplies and equipment; orders supplies as needed.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including screening forms, permission forms, medical referrals, medical/educational documentation, training materials, evaluation reports, travel records, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment, such as a hot air gun, hot water bath, sewing machine, hand tools, small power tools, needle and thread, and various therapeutic equipment needed for positioning and improving function of students.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, District and school administrators, consultants, psychologists, teachers, medical professionals, social workers, other District personnel, students, parents, community service and government agencies, and the general public.
Performs general administrative/clerical tasks as needed, including but not limited to, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, filling out forms, answering the telephone, faxing information, attending meetings, etc.
Performs related duties as required.