Occupational Therapist

Position Details

Title: Occupational Therapist Reports 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 Duties 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