Districtwide Occupational Therapist 1.0 FTE presso Fayette County Public Schools

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide occupational therapy assessments and services that are necessary for the student to benefit from his/her special education program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtain physician approval for therapy and maintain open communication with appropriate medical personnel.
• Provide assessments for referred individuals which may include developmental level, sensorimotor, neuromuscular, fine motor, perceptual, self help, and pre-vocational skills.
• Develop long-term and annual goals based on the assessment to enhance motor development, improve self-help skills, and to improve classroom function.
• Develop treatment plan to implement the therapy goals. Provides activity suggestions for the classroom and the home, when appropriate. Maintain communication with the parents and school staff to help integrate the goals into the student's IEP.
• Interpret results of the occupational therapy assessment to the parents and appropriate personnel.
• Assist teachers and parents in techniques for positioning, handling, relaxation, feeding, and self-help skills; assists parents and teachers in modifying the environment and providing appropriate activities.
• Determine, recommend, and oversee equipment and architectural modifications which will allow the student to function more independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Principles and techniques of occupational therapy.
• Laws and regulations concerning medical records and therapeutic services.
• Neurology, anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology.
• Crafts including materials and equipment required, analysis of physical requirements, analysis of exercise or other contributions as treatment for special disabilities, contraindications for use as treatment for specific disability or when other conditions exist.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used to alter existing or fabricate specialized equipment.
• Safety precautions including hazards associated with client's specific activities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Research techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles of training and supervising staff.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• CPR.
• Provide occupational therapy to eligible individuals.
• Determine and evaluate treatment.
• Plan, prepare, and make oral presentations.
• Communicate effectively with families of handicapped individuals.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment needs.
• Prepare written evaluations and review medical and therapy reports.
• Train and supervise others.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of related technological advances and other matters.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Operate office and therapeutic equipment.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform CPR as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited four year occupational therapy program with successful
• completion of six months internship
• Two years experience working in pediatric, physical or occupational therapy.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapy license issued by the State of Kentucky.

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.