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JOB TITLE: | Occupational Therapist | WAGE/HOUR STATUS: | Exempt |
REPORTS TO: | Director of Special Education | ||
DEPT./SCHOOL: | Assigned Campus(es) | DATE REVISED: | April 2020 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in occupational therapy or related program
Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of rehabilitation procedures, activities, and equipment used in occupational therapy
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Six months experience as an occupational therapist
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Supervise the work of the occupational therapy assistant(s).
Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Full Time
$87k-104k (estimate)
04/11/2024
06/27/2024
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