Occupational Therapist

Minimum Training and Experience

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current Arkansas Occupation Therapy License
• Successful completion of required Background Checks
• Experience working in a school-based setting or pediatric setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children with a variety of disabilities is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses students using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and review of medical and educational reports to determine need for therapy intervention plans.
• Develops and implements individualized therapy programs for qualifying students.
• Documents screenings, evaluations, (IEP’s) Individual Education Plans, progress reports, classroom/home programs and other data, as required.
• Provides consultation with classroom teachers and other school staff regarding students' optional function in the school environment.
• Provides classroom programs, instruction in management techniques, adapted equipment, and environmental modifications including the identification of architectural barriers.
• Consults with parents and/or guardians regarding students’ therapy programs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and aid in the development of student’s goals and accommodations.
• Adapts, fabricates and maintains specialized equipment required for therapy services or student needs.
• Investigates and recommends types of equipment available to meet student needs, funding sources, and vendor options, including insurance forms and letters of justification.
• Provides in-service training to teachers and other school personnel, as needed, assists with education, orientation and preparation of receiving school staff and students regarding issues, concerns and information about “inclusion” of exceptional children in regular school and classroom programs.
• Provides clinical education for therapy student interns from colleges and universities if needed.
• Plans, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required.
• Travels between locations where students require services.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State Guidelines and school board policy.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Report any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse through appropriate channels.
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by (MAC) Medicaid Administrative Claiming program guidelines.
• Performs appropriate Medicaid billing.
• Performs other related duties as required.