Occupational Thearpist

Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Supervisor of Related Services

Employment Information: Full time, 10-month bargaining unit position

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered.
• Certified by American Occupational Therapy Board and licensed as an Occupation
• Therapist by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Two years or more work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proficient in Sign Language: At least Intermediate level

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform student occupational therapy assessments as part of the enrollment process or evaluate students as referred to by the IEP team as necessary.
• Provide ongoing therapeutic services to students, including appropriate documentation of progress for school and family records.
• Provide appropriate consultation to staff and parents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of students IEP’s.
• Provide staff in-service as requested.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Generally works in standard classroom setting and climate.
• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms
• May be required to physically assist students with disabilities