Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the occupational therapist is to deliver occupational therapy services as mandated on student IEP’s in accordance with Illinois State Board of Educations requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

1)      Develop in collaboration with team members, appropriate IEP goals based on formal and informal assessment results and place in back of the student main file at least one day prior to annual review.

2)      Submit quarterly progress reports to clinical coordinator in timely manner for distribution to parents/guardians via classroom teacher.

3)      Conduct comprehensive evaluation for students and provide professionally written reports as part of EDC process (3-year review).

4)      Attend IEP meetings for students on caseload and present goals and progress in a professional manner.

5)      In collaboration with the classroom team, arrange for and perform activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies that relate to IEP goals throughout the school year.

6)      Provide and document direct/consult therapy minutes as required on each students IEP on caseload throughout the school year.

7)     Participate in all scheduled medical reviews on caseload throughout the school year.

8)      Prior to providing services, obtain O.T. prescription for each student on caseload and place in appropriate section of student main file.

9)      Interact with the School Administrator/Program Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator and classroom staff regarding recommendations throughout the school year.

10)  Participate in all classroom team meetings on caseload throughout the school year.

11)   Participate in at least 2 outside trainings per school year directly related to serving students with special needs, particularly those diagnosed with autism.

12)  Participate in all scheduled in-house trainings throughout the school year.

13)  Participate in all scheduled clinical meetings throughout the school year.

14)  Assist classrooms during extra curricular activities and field trips as needed throughout the school year.

15)  Bill all related service minutes regularly on the Chicago Board of Education computer throughout the school year.

16)  Participate in IEP/EDC meetings as needed throughout the school year.

17)  Provide 2-3 in-services, either individually or in conjunction with another clinical area, for entire staff throughout the school year.

18)  Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication with the parents/guardians of students as needed on caseload throughout the school year.

19)  Provide support, resources, and recommendations for all classrooms on caseload as needed throughout the school year.

This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.  A valued employee is motivated by the Easter Seals Mission, Vision, and Values.  He or she will be expected to respond to the needs of the organization and consumers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:     Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an Illinois State license

Minimum Experience:  Completion of required clinical hours for degree/license and two year

Essential Job Functions:               
*Normal visual acuity (corrected): Normal hearing (corrected)

*Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment

*Ability to interact with diverse personalities

*Ability to perform all necessary functions to obtain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPR



Easter Seals is an Equal Opportunity Employer






Keywords: Occupational Therapist, OT