Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

Position Type:
Licensed/ Licensed Employee

Date Posted: 4/13/2022

Location:

NWRESD - Multiple Locations

Closing Date:
Ongoing Recruitment

Department:
As Assigned

Reports To:

As Assigned

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation:
Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule

FTE: 1.0 FTE

In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

This position evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to children who have mental and/or physical disabilities and who are on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).

• Holds current license as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy. Other certificates as determined by District.
• Proficient with database software, e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.

• Works collaboratively with parents and staff in support of the total educational program. Attends meetings related to caseload.
• Evaluates children to identify need for occupational therapy services and type/level of service.
• Interprets data to design a treatment plan. Re-evaluates plan on annual basis via IEP or IFSP. Reevaluates eligibility as needed.
• Implements treatment plan for individuals or groups. Provides training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Documents appropriate information as required (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records). Maintains confidentiality.
• Confers with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• Serves as resource for medically related information for parents, school staff and teachers.
• Maintains communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents and other public and private agencies (e.g., Children's' Services Division, Shriners) related to child's needs, progress and safety.
• Provides training and supervision to child occupational therapy assistants, child occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants at school sites.
• Fabricates and adapts specialized materials and devices to assist children to participate in their education.
• Performs duties related to operation of occupational therapy department, such as maintaining, inventorying and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Keeps current in standards of practice to provide best service to the child. Maintains professional growth and development.

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as…