Occupational Therapist

Terms of Employment: 10.5 Month

Exemption Status:
Exempt

EACC SALARY SCALE RS15

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved institution
• Maryland State License in Occupational Therapy
• Completion of clinical affiliations
• Pass the qualifying examination for national certification

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions). At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

• Knowledge of typical versus delayed/atypical fine motor development, sensory processing, functional mobility, self-help skills, vocational skills, and activities of daily living
• Demonstrate diagnostic skills in the areas of fine motor, sensory processing, functional mobility, self-help/adaptive, vocational, and daily living
• Ability to administer formal and informal assessment instruments for the above-mentioned skill areas
• Ability to analyze and write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process
• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments
• Knowledge of the general education curriculum
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial groups
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups including but not limited to parents, fellow staff, students, administrators, and community agency representatives
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

• Screen and/or evaluate students (birth through age 21) referred to the IEP/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process.
• Administer formal and informal occupational therapy assessments
• Plan and implement IEP goals and objectives for therapy programs based on eligibility and individual child needs.
• Provide consultation to staff, parents, and support personnel for implementation of goals.
• Maintain all appropriate student documentation.
• Determine need for and intensity/frequency of therapy services and consultations in online database
• Maintain records in accordance with COMAR and county procedures
• Document data/observations from therapy sessions and consultations
• Participate in parent conferences and school/departmental meetings as appropriate
• Modify and adapt equipment and devices for students in their environments.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with medical caregivers, vendors, and other community service providers as appropriate
• Provide training and/or consultation to school system staff as needed to address student needs
• Function as a member of a team in planning effective treatment programs.
• Participate in IEP/IFSP/504/SST (Student Services Team) and clinic/agency meetings as needed
• Maintain continuing professional development for state license requirements
• Make recommendations for supplies and equipment to support student needs
• Track data and provide quarterly progress reports each marking period
• Complete and submit monthly Medicaid billing for direct therapy services provided
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, PTs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, instructional assistants (IAs), behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc.
• Report to work promptly
• Work under stress and meet deadlines
• Plan a therapy/consultation schedule that meets the needs of students
• Travel between schools as necessary
• Provide resource assistance in workshop activities
• Establish positive public relations between school, families, and community
• This position is responsible for the above duties and responsibilities and others related to this position as determined by the Director of Special Education