Clinical Occupational Therapist

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Implement an occupational therapy program, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, involving the use of selected activities to assist the exceptional education student in developing the prerequisite skills necessary to function in their educational environment. To assist the occupational therapist in establishing relationships with education personnel, parents and community agencies regarding total program planning. Participate in documentation of therapy services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Performs the following, as the school district requires and which the occupational therapist delegates and supervises :

• Assist with evaluations of children referred for possible disabilities.
• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy to children with disabilities in educational environments. Assist the occupational therapist in the provision of occupational therapy.
• Provide information to other school personnel regarding occupational therapy and the children's needs.
• Travel to and among schools to provide services to children.
• Maintain records of service provided.
• Transfer and position children as necessary to provide occupational therapy.
• Prepare equipment and supplies as necessary for interventions.
• Maintain timely and accurate records required by the school district and / or MJ Care.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession.
• Provide in-person or telehealth services as appropriate.
• Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and assigned school.

General Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience

Skills and Knowledge

LEVEL I ACCESS

Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screenings, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and / or kneel; squat, balance, and / or crawl; reach above shoulder level; push, pull, and / or twist up to 75lbs; walk up / down stairs; lift and / or carry up to 50lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to read documents, read computer screen, and observe students and work space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being able to hear in a moderately loud work environment (open area with multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e. blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves, and face protection.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic level of work difficulty required of this position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

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