Pt Occupational Therapist

Assesses, recommends and provides IEP mandated occupational therapy services; Assesses student needs for occupational therapy; Schedules students for occupational therapy; Assists and instructs students during therapeutic sessions according to student's IEP goals; Collaborates with the classroom teacher in the implementation of appropriate adaptations and accommodations to be used during the school day; Collaborates with residential staff, when appropriate, to determine appropriate accommodations for use in the after school program; Communicates with parents about the student's progress through progress reports and on a regular basis; Submits monthly billing for Medicaid School Program; Provides input and updates the IEP Team and/or transition team of student's occupational therapy progress and needs; Advises the school/parents about resources and/or equipment.MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work). Skill in use, fabrication & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy equipment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with some abstract variables in familiar context; understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with occupational therapy; establish & maintain sensitive client/therapist relationships; establish & maintain atmosphere of mutual confidence.()Developed after employment.MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED REMAINING IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biennial renewal of licensure as occupational therapist.