Occupational Therapist - Estill - Hampton County School District

Description

Position Type:
District/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
9/24/2025
Location:
Special Education
Date Available:

Closing Date:
Until FilledWork Calendar Days:
190
Hours per Day:
4.00 hours
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Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of
occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed professional of the healing arts. OT is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each student.
Essential Job Functions

• Completes student evaluation and plan of occupational therapy program care.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of student evaluations, cognitive, perceptual, sensory, motor coordination, prevocational function capacity, ADL, strength/range of motion, and home management assessments.
• Interviews student/family for program planning.
• Selects testing and analysis and formulates long term goals and objectives.
• Sets up and performs treatment plans.
• Completes progress and summary reports.
• Completes documentation of service notes for students.
• Responsible for assisting in the ordering and maintenance of supplies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential

staff and district policies and procedures.

• Ensures that all daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, schedules, and inventories are complete.
• Contribute to the setting of standards and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining those standards.
• Keep up to date with relevant clinical and professional developments in occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance and performs district attendance procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business, act ethically, set priorities, and work well under pressure with attention to detail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

Education and Experience:

• A valid South Carolina license to practice as an Occupational Therapist thru South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation.
• Graduate of an accredited program with a BS, MA/MS in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum (2) two years direct occupational therapy care in a variety of settings with a strong background in pediatric care in a school system setting.
• Must have a current CPR certification.
• Proficient in computers and word processing software; or any equivalent combination of training software and experience that provide required knowledge.
• Supports the vision, mission and beliefs of Hampton County School District.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general computer applications and their utilization as related to specific tasks and responsibilities.
• Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to personnel and community related functions.
• Thorough knowledge of business and medical terminology, spelling, grammar, punctuation, possession of an excellent vocabulary and mathematical computation.

Skills/Effort:

• Professional, friendly and warm demeanor.
• Must be able to change focus given added demands and or new responsibilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily activities.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

Working Conditions:

• Requires travel to requested locations as needed for student care and/or therpay.
• Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
• Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require meeting tight deadlines, considerable attention and working with both adults and students.

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