Occupational Therapist (1099)

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Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Pay rate : $65.00 hr (1099)

Location: Hemet Unified School District, 1791 W. Acacia Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545

Shift: 7:30-4:00 pm

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides occupational Therapy assessment, planning, goal development and provides appropriate intervention services to assist special needs students in acquiring functional performance skills.

Essential Function:

• Evaluate student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement.
• Formulate and implement an individual treatment plan as it relates to the assessment, educational implications and IEP goals and objectives.
• Recommend methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and multidisciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy service.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff regarding activities to support and or reinforce student occupational therapy needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities in home and school so as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student.
• Provide direct training and assistance to support staff directly involved with a student.
• Maintain safe equipment and therapy environment.
• Re-evaluate students; individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis;
• Develop and review student goals and objectives in accordance with each students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Maintain appropriate records and documents related to individual assessment and services.
• Attend IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes of student records.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Knowledge of:

• Sensory integration theory and application in the treatment of autism, PDD and associated regulatory disorders.
• An understanding of developmental foundations and neurodevelopment implications as related to learning/behaviors and educational success.
• Clear understanding of the difference of an educational versus medical model in determining appropriate school based therapy services.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations, guidelines and timelines.

Ability to:

• Use a variety of methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Properly use and care for the materials, supplies and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist.
• Work autonomously.
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple tasks.
• Direct and instruct others.
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.
• Good written/oral communication skills and collaborative skills in working with parents, staff, and community agencies.
• Make oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Participate in the IEP team process.
• Work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, interdisciplinary teams and students.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis on occupational therapy
• One year work experience providing occupational therapy services for children ages three (3) to twenty-two (22).
• Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.
• Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
• Possession of an maintain a valid California driver's license.

Physical Demands:

• The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions listed above.
• Physical Demands: Walk, look downward, turn neck (up to continuously); sit, bend (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, (occasionally); kneel, crawl, climb, foot controls (infrequently); grasp/manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 40 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), lift/carry to 40 pounds (infrequently)/ (occasionally for P.E. teachers); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuous, in class).

Work Conditions:

• Indoor office or classroom, exposure to student noise & music, odors of food, possible communicable diseases, constant interruptions. Outdoor school year & grounds, exposure to high and low temperatures, dust, wind.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• These positions require the contracted employee to drive site-to-site daily supporting student assessments. School sites are located in the Hemet, San Jacinto, Idyllwild, and Anza areas.

Average Caseload - 70-80 students

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