Occupational Therapist, EI

Summary:  Under the direction of the Coordinator of Therapy Services or designate and in accord with agency and profession specific guidelines, this position is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of program participants/students utilizing appropriate assessment tools and techniques.   The incumbent will prepare initial evaluation and progress reports as required as well as design and implement goals, treatment plans and clinical interventions based on the evaluation and assessment and in accord with individual needs.  The Occupational Therapist will oversee and approve all profession specific tasks as conducted by the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Qualifications:  Must meet and maintain all academic, experiential and licensure requirements of the agency and professional, state or local governing agencies.  Strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated competency in all areas indicated below.

Major Position Responsibilities

Within profession and agency guidelines, provide initial evaluation and assessment including the development of appropriate interventions and treatment plans for all program participants.

Prepare and submit as required all documentation related to the evaluation and assessment of program participants and recommended interventions.

Provide oversight and professional approvals of all documentation and therapeutic interventions as completed by the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and interns.

Participate in all IEP, Interdisciplinary Team and other assigned or required meetings related to the development of plans, goals and or progress of program participants.

Serve as a member of the program interdisciplinary team and participate in the development of individualized plans for each program participant.

Facilitate training for staff, parents and guardians in the implementation of agreed upon techniques to enhance participant’s skills and abilities.

Provide direct service to program participants as identified by the assessment and Individualized Education Plan.  

Coordinate Occupational Therapy services with all other program services.

Prepare and document progress reports and updates and other required documentation on the program participants’ progress and provide feedback to parents, guardians and staff as required.

Must fully cooperate in any investigations internal or external including full cooperation with any duly authorized external agency regarding the care and service given to individuals’ served by this Agency.

Make recommendations for adaptive devices where needed and ensure their appropriate use.

Assure the cleanliness and safety of all program spaces and all equipment used.

Participate in Back to School Night and provide an overview of therapy activities for parents

Collaborate with classroom and behavior support staff to develop and implement Individualized Behavior Support Plans as indicated.

The agency may assign employees to any duties and to any work site it deems necessary in its sole discretion.

The incumbent must be able to maneuver persons in wheelchairs and persons who use other ambulation devices and at times may be required to physically lift, transfer and or otherwise support persons with disabilities.  Must be able to apply appropriate physical intervention techniques when required in accord with agency policy.