Occupational Therapist

This position exists to provide therapeutic supports to all eligible students in order to enhance the student's educational program and access their educational environment and curriculum.

Evaluates, makes skilled observations, and makes educationally relevant recommendations for each child referred for occupational therapy support. Regular collaboration with other professionals in the formation of goals and/or accommodations to support student access to their education. Promotes student independence in the educational environment. Recommends/fabricates equipment and assistive devices appropriate for the student's needs, Increases the student's educational functioning through the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Facilitates the student's development and enhances learning. Improves the student's motor performance and social-emotional skills. Improves the student's ability to function in the classroom/school setting. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Performs other duties as required.

Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and meeting the certification requirements by theNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). A current Florida Department of Health Occupational Therapy state practice license.

Knowledge of required documentation and procedures. Ability to plan and conduct inservice activities. Ability to collaborate with the educational team to prepare and implement educational plans and accommodations. Ability to collaborate with teachers, school staff and parents regarding the influence of specific deficits on student performance and adaptations to enhance functioning. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of a reliable vehicle.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires working in educational outdoor environments. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds with help as needed.

SG17.4

Exempt