Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete screenings, conduct evaluations, develop measurable goals, plan and implement therapeutic interventions, and collect data that are educationally relevant.
• Communicate results of evaluations and reports to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
• Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, progress summaries, evaluations, student Individualized Education Programs (IEP), trainings, and Medicaid billing when required.
• Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects.
• Collaborate, consult, teach, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of occupational therapy interventions or strategies.
• Provide consultation to schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs.
• Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, PPT meetings, and OT-PT staff meetings and in-services, as required.
• Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed.
• Maintain routine inspection of therapy equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory. If products are damaged, discontinue use and seek repair or replacement.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by NBCOT.
• Requires current professional registration with NBCOT and State of Connecticut License by the Department of Public Health.
• Specify required training requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
• Walking (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
• Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
• Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (continually, more than 2/3)
• Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
• Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
• Ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To access the job description and salary range please click

JOB ID 13351 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)