WSWN0247797-0047
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2022-12-06T00:00:00
This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Occupational Therapist is responsible to the Administrator for Special Programs for administrative purposes. Does related work as required.Typical Work Activities:Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing a creative utility which may be manual, industrial, recreational or educational, designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability, on school premises or during home visits;Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contraindicated by professional judgement or a physician’s admission notes, and recommends treatment(s);Develops a treatment plan based upon his findings, short and long-term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with the physician’s diagnosis, prescription or referral;Records on students’ charts all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries;Attends BOCES and in-service workshops;Fabricates and applies hand splits, trains students in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence;Participates with parents, teaching personnel and others in the formulation of students’ total care plans and therapy schedules;Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of student care and related activities;Develops or assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures, priorities, caseloads and assessment tools;Supervises students, volunteers and assistants in scheduling and carrying out occupational therapy functions;Maintains program records including, but not limited to, the service budget, statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and number of students treated.Skills & Abilities:Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy;Good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy;Working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program;Ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for students;Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Minimum Qualifications:Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.Work Hours: 8:00am-2:45pm (50% up to full-time)Location: Various (some travel required)
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