Occupational Therapist

Baltimore County Public Schools•Mead, WA

34d•$62,252 - $121,924•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention services to students in schools with disabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
Licensure from the Maryland Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational occupational therapy.
Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Skill in the use of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email software.
Maintains privacy and confidential information.
Ability to use equipment and technology required for performance of job duties.
Behavior management skills.
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Requires fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation.
Provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and assess students with a variety of physical and developmental problems to determine the need for services and to recommend strategies, adaptations and/or modifications that support the educational program or setting.
Determine the need for and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment.
Participate in the determination of technology related needs and the provision of related staff training.
Participate in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Service Plans, or a 504 Plan.
Provide any recommended therapy service.
Consult with school personnel, parents, and other service providers.
Participate in the transition planning for the students who move between programs.
Participate in the transition planning for high school students who will move from school to post-school activities including the world of work and/or other aspects of community life.
Meet the documentation requirements of federal, state, and Baltimore County regulations, as well as the requirements of the Maryland Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
Supervise and train paraprofessionals as assigned.
Provide in-service training to families, school staff, and others, as needed.
Collaborate with Physical Facilities on modifications for accessibility.
Consults with schools regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities.
Instruct bus drivers and assistants to safely assist and transport students with physical disabilities.
Instruct and supervise graduate or undergraduate therapy students to work with children in an educational setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.