Occupational Therapist , II or III

Position: Occupational Therapist I, II or III

Job Posting Title

Occupational Therapist I, II or III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 4

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience for level I; up to $63,000 based on education and experience for level II; up to $66,205.00 based on education and experience for level III.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Job Description

Location
:
District 4 – could assist with any of the 7 counties listed below:
Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Rogers, Wagoner or Washington.

Salary — Level I: up to $56,088.00;
Level II: up to $63,000;
Level III: up to $66,205.00.

Full Time / Part Time
:
Full time.

Work Schedule
:
Monday‑Friday.

Primary Hours
: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Position

Description:

Sooner Start is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

The Occupational Therapists in the Sooner Start program are primarily responsible for examining and treating children with physical impairments and/or difficulties through the use of physical modalities, self‑care and neurological needs. The goal is to assist the caregiver and child improve mobility and function to increase independent movement and other skills necessary for functioning in daily routines.

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in Occupational Therapy. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings such as home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park, etc.).
• Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatments/intervention based on developmental indications.
• Completes child assessments concerning developmental, educational, and social skills/abilities.
• Participates in family interview.
• Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and assesses to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
• Develops a treatment plan to address areas of need including routine‑based activities, neuro‑motor and sensory‑motor function/activities and child/family coaching and education sessions.
• Participates in the assessment, design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates the child’s…