Occupational Therapist

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's degree completed prior to requirement of Master's will be permitted) and a valid Texas License as an Occupational Therapist granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Knowledge of therapy procedures, activities, and equipment used in educational occupational therapy
• Ability to provide effective intervention for students including managing behavioral and functional needs
• Ability to evaluate, using formal and informal methods, to determine the need for educational occupational therapy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Assess students referred to determining the need for occupational therapy services and to inform educational recommendations
• Develop appropriate and educationally relevant goals that address the individual needs of each student
• Plan and provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services that are consistent with student goals
• Provide recommendations for accommodations, strategies and/or adaptive equipment to support student progress and independence in the educational setting
• Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
• Effectively collaborate with and support campus teachers and central special education staff
• Engage in Related and Itinerant Services Team meetings positively and cooperatively
• Maintain accurate records of services for all assigned students aligned with department procedures
• Participate professionally in ARD meetings for all students on the assigned caseload
• Participate in state Medicaid reimbursement activities including relevant training and documentation
• Assist in planning and facilitating Professional Learning opportunities as needed
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Apply online at:

https://www.applitrack.com/risd/OnlineApp/_application.aspx?starting=true

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$64,676.00 - $69,259.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Healthcare:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

professional license in a healthcare field (Required)

Work Location:

In person