Join Today: Need Registered Occupational Therapist in Arizona

Job Highlights:

• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Location: Remote
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Position: Need Registered Occupational Therapist
• Company: Workwarp

 

 

Job title: Registered Occupational Therapist Company: Sunnyside Unified School District Job description : DEFINITION: Provides occupational therapy evaluation and services to qualified students, ages 3-22. Acts as a liaison between schools and agencies when medically related therapy is being provides out-of-district. The OT will work independently and must possess a high degree of motivation, self-direction, and accountability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class). TASKS: Participates in pre-referral process to generate modifications and accommodations to be implemented in regular education settings; obtains and relays information to and from parents and other medical personnel relating to a student?s physical status and needs; conducts screenings and evaluations relating to occupational therapy needs and documents results; provides input to diagnostic and placement team relating to a student?s OT evaluation and placement; develops therapy-related goals and objectives as part of the student?s Individual Education Plan (IEP); designs and implements activities to help a student meet the goals and objectives of his/her IEP. Instructs teachers, parents, and students regarding activities and equipment, in lieu of, or as follow-up to therapy; submits reports to the Medicaid Reimbursement Specialist for direct billing/reimbursement for services provided; completes documentation in accordance with Federal, State, and District requirements; provides lifting and handling instruction and training to educational personnel; manages budgets, resources, and supplies; performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of the field of occupational therapy. Special education requirements both Federal and State regulations. Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures. Knowledge of IDEA rules and regulations. Skill in administering pediatric occupational therapy. Skill in conducting occupational therapy screenings and evaluations and interpreting the results. Skill in setting appropriate occupational therapy goals according to individual needs. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires primarily sedentary work; however, frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, lifting up to 25 pounds, and assisting in moving or lifting children is or may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor?s degree in Occupational Therapy. Arizona Occupational Therapy License and experience working within the school setting. Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment. Salary Grade: Refer to PNT Salary Schedule, Grade I FTE: 1.0 Start Date: 2023/2024 SY Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary : Location : Arizona Apply Job!

 

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