occupational therapist - Canfield, OH , USA, United States - Ohio Department of Education

Description

In summary, this position is responsible to provide Occupational Therapy services including assessment, therapeutic interventions, and support services for students to access and participate in their school environment.

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in accordance with the Laws and Rules Regulating the Practice of Occupational Therapy from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.
• Current professional license from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Abilities to promote positive internal and external customer relations.
• Proficient with computer/tablet technology for communication, documentation, teletherapy, and ETR/IEP development.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs.
• Other tasks as approved by the Governing Board.

• Assists school staff in the identification of students with physical, sensory, and/or perceptual deficits through use of standardized tests and customized measures and/or observations (areas to be assessed as indicated are: cognitive, visual-perceptual-motor skills, muscle strength, sensory, activities of daily living and need for orthotics and adaptive devices).
• Recommends children for occupational therapy services and provides appropriate treatment as indicated. Treatment procedures shall include those designed to maintain or improve sensory-motor functioning, assist the child to achieve appropriate levels of independence in activities of daily living skills, and instruct the student in the use of adaptive equipment and devices.
• Participates in the evaluation team and educational planning and placement committees while utilizing a team approach involving school personnel, families, physicians, and agencies.
• Assists children with the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom, work, and home settings and supports classroom and family goals in the therapy program. Home visits may be utilized at the therapist's discretion.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness by observation, testing, communication with the teacher, family, and other sources.
• Designs and constructs adaptive equipment, devices, and/or splints for the student and/or the classroom.
• Provides appropriate teletherapy services for the evaluations and treatment of students in the remote learning environment.
• Trains school personnel and/or family as appropriate in carrying out treatment procedures not requiring a formalized occupational therapy program.
• Maintains all records and makes all reports as required by the Division of Special Education, Copies of such reports shall be filed with the supervisor of the appropriate program, the special education coordinators, and the teachers.
• Provides in-service programs to school personnel and others when requested to assist in educating about a student's diagnosis and/or disability.
• Participates in outside clinic or agency meetings/programs involved with occupational therapy services as appropriate, acting as a liaison to the Mahoning County Special Education Program.
• Provides ongoing consultation to parents and the school staff regarding the child's progress in therapy.
• Works in conjunction with physical therapy, speech therapy, and teachers to facilitate joint goals.
• Develops positive work relationships with students, parents, educational and community personnel.
• Participates in authorized special programs, (when appropriate), i.e., field or fitness days, field trips, wheelchair or adaptive equipment clinics, etc.
• Assists in assessing and recommending equipment to improve seating/positioning in all school environments.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding students' assistive technology needs in the classroom.
• Maintains documentation of time performing duties of this position in SDE, Medicaid billing, therapy notes, and remote therapy logs as appropriate.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.