Occupational Therapists (FMLA Leave) Job at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center
Position Type: Student Support Services/Occupational TherapistLocation: Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Occupational Therapist needed for FMLA beginning February 2023. Posting will remain open until filled.Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/midohioesc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackJobId=182&FromAdmin=TrueQUALIFICATIONS B.A. or B.S. Degree in Occupational Therapy or higher or international equivalent.Successful completion of the National Board for certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
examLicense from the State of Ohio Occupational Section of the Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Athletic Trainer board.ODE license-Pupil Services-Occupational TherapistSuccessfully pass BCI/FBI records checks GENERAL DESCRIPTION In collaboration with each childs special education team, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, goal development and implementing appropriate intervention services. Occupational Therapy services focus on assisting students in developing functional life skills, which may include gross motor, sensory processing, self-help, and prevocational skills. Services may also include providing adaptive equipment or assistive technology to increase independent functioning in the school environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Carry out evaluations and re-evaluations procedures for identified studentsPlan and develop therapeutic intervention goals and plans of care that are educationally relevant, used in students educational programs, and monitored for progressMaintain a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable that conforms to state and agency policies and practice standardsMaintain therapy inventory, equipment and suppliesCommunicate results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the studentsAttend staff meetings and other school meetings as requestedAttend and facilitate in-service education and professional development for educational teamsProfessionally supervise and monitor the job performance of any assigned occupational therapy assistants and OT/OTA studentsMonitor occupational therapy services by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved in with the implementation of the intervention proceduresProvide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectivesWork cooperatively as a member of the therapy teamParticipate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and plans of care to achieve IEP goalsAttend to additional duties and responsibilities as assigned PERSONAL QUALITIES Possesses a high level of professional and ethical standards Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conductDemonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environmentEffectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skillsMaintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctualOrganizes tasks and manages time effectiveMeets deadlines despite time constraintsUses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individualsWears work attire appropriate for the positionAccepts responsibilityExhibits a positive outlookTakes initiativeExhibits a service mentality and is responsive to internal and external client requests for serviceParticipates in professional development that relates to the positionOperate standard office equipment including computers, word processing, spreadsheets and communication softwareSeeks to be a leader in technology integration WORKING CONDITIONS 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.Adjust work hours necessary to complete dutiesOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueOccasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditionsOccasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis preventionPhysical abilities include standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, operating a computer, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision required and occasionally to reach with hands and arms EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services according toMid-Ohio ESC board policy.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor, appointing authority or designee.
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examLicense from the State of Ohio Occupational Section of the Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Athletic Trainer board.ODE license-Pupil Services-Occupational TherapistSuccessfully pass BCI/FBI records checks GENERAL DESCRIPTION In collaboration with each childs special education team, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, goal development and implementing appropriate intervention services. Occupational Therapy services focus on assisting students in developing functional life skills, which may include gross motor, sensory processing, self-help, and prevocational skills. Services may also include providing adaptive equipment or assistive technology to increase independent functioning in the school environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Carry out evaluations and re-evaluations procedures for identified studentsPlan and develop therapeutic intervention goals and plans of care that are educationally relevant, used in students educational programs, and monitored for progressMaintain a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable that conforms to state and agency policies and practice standardsMaintain therapy inventory, equipment and suppliesCommunicate results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the studentsAttend staff meetings and other school meetings as requestedAttend and facilitate in-service education and professional development for educational teamsProfessionally supervise and monitor the job performance of any assigned occupational therapy assistants and OT/OTA studentsMonitor occupational therapy services by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved in with the implementation of the intervention proceduresProvide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectivesWork cooperatively as a member of the therapy teamParticipate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and plans of care to achieve IEP goalsAttend to additional duties and responsibilities as assigned PERSONAL QUALITIES Possesses a high level of professional and ethical standards Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conductDemonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environmentEffectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skillsMaintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctualOrganizes tasks and manages time effectiveMeets deadlines despite time constraintsUses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individualsWears work attire appropriate for the positionAccepts responsibilityExhibits a positive outlookTakes initiativeExhibits a service mentality and is responsive to internal and external client requests for serviceParticipates in professional development that relates to the positionOperate standard office equipment including computers, word processing, spreadsheets and communication softwareSeeks to be a leader in technology integration WORKING CONDITIONS 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.Adjust work hours necessary to complete dutiesOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueOccasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditionsOccasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis preventionPhysical abilities include standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, operating a computer, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision required and occasionally to reach with hands and arms EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services according toMid-Ohio ESC board policy.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor, appointing authority or designee.
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