Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Student Impact

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami, Florida, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services for exceptional students across one or more schools. The therapist will evaluate, set goals, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with a team of therapists and school staff.

This full-time position requires Florida licensure, pediatric experience, and the ability to travel to multiple campuses if needed.

Qualifications

Successful completion of both academic and clinical requirements for graduation from an approved curriculum in occupational therapy.
Current licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist by the Florida State Department of Professional Regulation.
Experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
A personal vehicle is required as travel to more than one work location per day may be necessary to provide occupational therapy service to students.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts formal initial evaluation of the student following referral by a physician.
2. Coordinates the maintenance of the student's daily attendance, and ensures that all physicians' referrals and related medical data are current.
3. Observes professional and medical ethics.
4. Conforms to DCPS policies and procedures.
5. Maintains the therapy area and equipment daily including sanitizing and cleaning mats.
6. Coordinates and/or assists in the preparation of materials for student use.
7. Coordinates all treatment sessions for identified students.
8. Establishes realistic short-term and long-term treatment goals for the IEP, based on results of occupational therapy evaluations and considering all aspects of student's disability.
9. Plans and implements appropriate treatment programs designed to meet the student's needs, including specific procedures and activities to be used; determines through the use of the State of Florida P.T. and O.T. reporting system the extent, frequency, and expected duration of treatment; and provides yearly IEP re-evaluations of students in the occupational therapy program.
10. Develops plans, as needed, or makes appropriate recommendations for adaptive equipment, splints and/or modification of the classroom or school environment to accommodate the student.
11. Shares student-status information regularly with physical therapists so that they may work as a unified team in providing comprehensive care for the student.
12. Provides instruction in appropriate treatment procedures; handles techniques and supportive activities for students, teachers, teacher's aides and family members; supplies information by written descriptive instructions, when appropriate.
13. Provides families with information, encouragement, and support to help motivate them in their performance of treatment activities.
14. Prepares and keeps current all necessary record, including evaluations, progress notes, and records of communication.
15. Keeps personal occupational therapy knowledge and skills current through reading and active participation in educational programs.
16. Oversees the performance of assigned Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, providing guidance, encouragement, and suggestions for student program implementation; ensures that records (evaluations, IEP's doctor's referrals) are current, treatment program is effective, and addresses any questions and/or concerns of the COTA regarding the student(s); and assumes responsibility for the co-signing of notes written by the COTA.
17. Provides information that would enhance treatment and serves as an adjunct to therapy.
18. Participates in DCPS inservice program.
19. Assists in orientation and training of personnel new to the department.
20. Confers periodically via telephone, written report, or personal appointment with the managing physician regarding student's status, progress, response to treatment and possible variations.
21. Performs related work as required or as assigned by supervising administrator or his/her designee.