Occupational Therapist

Title:

Occupational Therapist

R eports to:

Exceptional Children’s Director

Terms of Employment:

10 Months

Salary:

NC Teacher State Salary plus Local

Supplement

Qualifications:

Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or

A Master’s Degree in occupational therapy

NC Occupational Therapist License

Supervises:

May coordinate and direct the activities of the Occupational Therapist Assistant

D uties and Responsibilities :

Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information

Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills

Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans

Designs and constructs or modified special equipment to meet individual needs

Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate

Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies, and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students

Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program

Projects budget needs to support OT program

Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy

Maintains documentation log on services provided, completes documentation for

Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures from the Exceptional Children’s Department

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor