Occupational Therapist-Ontario

Port View Preparatory•Ontario, CA

About The Position

Port View Preparatory is an ABA-focused educational setting serving students diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services in collaboration with a supervising occupational therapist and the student’s educational team, supporting student participation and individualized programs in school or community environments. The role also contributes to clinical, on-site occupational therapy services and program operations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
CBOT license required.
NBCOT license required.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement occupational therapy intervention programs in collaboration with the supervising occupational therapist.
Plan and implement accommodations outlined in the IEP in conjunction with the supervising occupational therapist.
Train members of the student’s educational team to implement or carry over student programs.
Supervise COTA/L staff.
Collaborate and communicate with other members of the educational team.
Participate in team meetings relevant to supporting students with identified special needs in school or community environments.
Participate in instructional support and pre-referral activities that do not involve screening or evaluation.
Develop and use adapted materials that enable student participation at school.
Document student intervention notes and attendance.
Document progress reports and annual summaries with the supervising occupational therapist.
Contribute evaluative data to the re-evaluation process as deemed appropriate by the supervising occupational therapist.
Communicate with the IEP and school team regarding caseload and intervention programs.
Collaborate with educational staff on implementing student intervention programs.
Participate in routine management and maintenance of occupational therapy facilities and materials.
Assist in selecting and maintaining occupational therapy equipment and supplies.
Contribute to clinical, on-site occupational therapy services and programming.
Monitor scheduling, billing, and administrative duties as deemed appropriate by the supervising occupational therapist.
Participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.