Hybrid Occupational Therapist - 1 year appointment at Fairport Central School District

Occupational Therapist - 1 year appointment (August 27, 2025 - June 30, 2026)

Candidates must either currently hold the Occupational Therapist civil service title OR be eligible to be reached on the next Occupational Therapist exam.

Days:         Monday - Friday
Location:  TBD
Hours:       TBD
Salary:      $30.75/hr. minimum (salary based upon experience)
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist (required).

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program.
• Ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written referral of a licensed physician.  Obtains physician referrals upon permission of the students' guardian(s).  Utilizes an exercise or creative activity treatment program designed and/or adapted to correct or improve any disability.
• Provides consultative services to staff and parents, as necessary, on behalf of the student, including modifications/strategies designed to compensate for the disability where appropriate.
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students in the educational setting unless contraindicated by the therapist's professional judgment or physician's note.
• Develops a treatment plan based upon findings, short- and long-term educationally-relevant goals, in accordance with the physician's diagnosis, prescription or referral.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate records of student evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in the selection of personnel in the occupational therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision.
• Trains students in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
• Participates with other District personnel in the formulation of students' individualized educational plans.
• Confers periodically with students' physicians regarding all facets of students' academic performance upon permission of guardians.
• Assists in developing occupational therapy policies and procedures for the District.
• Participates in educational programs, and assists in the development of, and instructs in the District's in-service education program.
• Maintains records of statistics of such things as frequency, duration, type of treatments and number of students treated.
• Orders occupational therapy supplies and equipment.
• Participates in research activities and the development of new treatment programs and techniques in conjunction with other staff.