What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Delaware County Intermediate Unit?
The job of Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and providing direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor
coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or school access.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines.
• Instructs students and staff for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
• Interprets medical reports for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Prepares a wide variety of data and written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, child accounting, access, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct occupational therapy service for the purpose of developing students daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
• Develops ER’s and IEP’s, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating students’ motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Directs the work of assigned COTAs for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring that program objectives are achieved.
• Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, ER’s and IEP’s, treatment plans, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. professional development, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in job related area.
Certification Required: Valid Professional License
Experience Required: Job related experience required
Starting Salary listed is Bachelors, Step 1.