Occupational Therapist - Special Education - 10 Months/35 Hours

RCSD•Rochester, NY

About The Position

This professional position is located at a health care facility or school district. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides individual and group occupational therapy treatment in accordance with a written prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical direction. The employee reports to and works under the general supervision of a Supervising Occupational Therapist or another higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, clerical staff, and students assigned to the service. The position performs related work as required.

Requirements

Possess a valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist from the New York State Education Department, or possess a Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.
Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and practices.
Good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of occupational therapy apparatus and equipment.
Good knowledge of community resources that can support or supplement the occupational therapy program.
Ability to evaluate, plan, and execute patient treatments.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
Ability to assume responsibility for patient treatment.
Ability to provide and maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Good judgment.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy procedures pursuant to a physician’s written prescription or referral, using exercise or creative activity programs designed or adapted to correct or improve disabilities.
Evaluate patients’ degree of function and disability, unless contraindicated by the supervising therapist’s professional judgment or a physician’s admission notes.
Develop treatment plans based on evaluation findings, short- and long-term rehabilitation goals, and the physician’s diagnosis, prescription, or referral.
Record evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries in patient charts.
Participate in selecting personnel for the occupational therapy service, assign duties, and provide supervision.
Fabricate and apply hand splints.
Train patients to use adaptive or assistive devices and self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
Participate with other facility personnel in formulating total care plans.
Confer periodically with the medical supervisor, physicians, or other higher-level staff about patient care and related activities.
Develop or assist in developing occupational therapy policies and procedures.
Participate in and assist with developing educational programs, and instruct in-service education programs.
Maintain program records, including the service budget, statistics on treatment frequency and types, and numbers of patients treated.
Assist with ordering supplies and equipment.
Participate in research and the development of new treatment programs and techniques with other staff and physicians.