Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Student Impact

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric experience

Driver's license

Team coordination

Patient/family instruction

Ausbildung

Graduation from approved OT curriculum

Florida Registered Occupational Therapist license

Jobbeschreibung

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.