Occupational Therapist

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Occupational Therapist within Charles County Public Schools. The role involves providing occupational therapy services to students from birth through age 21 as part of the IEP/IFSP process. The therapist will be responsible for screening, evaluating, planning, and implementing therapy programs, as well as documenting student progress and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position is a 10.5-month exempt role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved institution
Maryland State License in Occupational Therapy
Completion of clinical affiliations
Pass the qualifying examination for national certification
Knowledge of typical versus atypical fine motor development, sensory processing, functional mobility, self-help skills, vocational skills, and activities of daily living
Demonstrate diagnostic skills in the areas of fine motor, sensory processing, functional mobility, self-help/adaptive, vocational, and daily living
Ability to administer formal and informal assessment instruments for the above-mentioned skill areas
Ability to analyze and write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process
Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments
Knowledge of the general education curriculum
Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial groups
Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups including but not limited to parents, fellow staff, students, administrators, and community agency representatives
Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

Responsibilities

Screen and/or evaluate students (birth through age 21) referred to the IEP/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.
Administer formal and informal occupational therapy assessments.
Plan and implement IEP goals and objectives for therapy programs based on eligibility and individual child needs.
Provide consultation to staff, parents, and support personnel for implementation of goals.
Maintain all appropriate student documentation.
Determine need for and intensity/frequency of therapy services and consultations in online database.
Maintain records in accordance with COMAR and county procedures.
Document data/observations from therapy sessions and consultations.
Participate in parent conferences and school/departmental meetings as appropriate.
Modify and adapt equipment and devices for students in their environments.
Maintain ongoing relationships with medical caregivers, vendors, and other community service providers as appropriate.
Provide training and/or consultation to school system staff as needed to address student needs.
Function as a member of a team in planning effective treatment programs.
Participate in IEP/IFSP/504/SST (Student Services Team) and clinic/agency meetings as needed.
Maintain continuing professional development for state license requirements.
Make recommendations for supplies and equipment to support student needs.
Track data and provide quarterly progress reports each marking period.
Complete and submit monthly Medicaid billing for direct therapy services provided.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, PTs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, instructional assistants (IAs), behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc.
Report to work promptly.
Work under stress and meet deadlines.
Plan a therapy/consultation schedule that meets the needs of students.
Travel between schools as necessary.
Provide resource assistance in workshop activities.
Establish positive public relations between school, families, and community.