Occupational Therapist

Scotland County Schools - NC; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland County Schools Exceptional Children's Department in Laurinburg, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to support students with diverse needs within the school setting. You will evaluate abilities, provide direct therapy, and contribute to Individual Education Plans through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements include graduation from an OT program, NC OT license, and either two years of experience or a Master’s degree in OT. Supervises OT Assistant activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or
• A Master’s Degree in occupational therapy
• NC Occupational Therapist License

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information
• Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
• Designs and constructs or modified special equipment to meet individual needs
• Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate
• Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies, and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students
• Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program
• Projects budget needs to support OT program
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy
• Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures from the Exceptional Children’s Department
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

NC Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Scotland County Schools Exceptional Children's Department - Laurinburg, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Title:

Occupational Therapist

Reports to:

Exceptional Children’s Director

Terms of Employment:

10 Months

NC Teacher State Salary plus Local

Supplement

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or
• A Master’s Degree in occupational therapy
• NC Occupational Therapist License

May coordinate and direct the activities of the Occupational Therapist Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information
• Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
• Designs and constructs or modified special equipment to meet individual needs
• Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate
• Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies, and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students
• Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program
• Projects budget needs to support OT program
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy
• Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures from the Exceptional Children’s Department
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Occupational Therapist

Scotland County Schools Exceptional Children's Department - Laurinburg, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Scotland County Schools - NC

Job Details

Job ID: 5946689

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title:

Occupational Therapist

Reports to:

Exceptional Children’s Director

Terms of Employment:

10 Months

Salary:

NC Teacher State Salary plus Local

Supplement

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four year accredited program of occupational therapy (required) and two years of experience or
• A Master’s Degree in occupational therapy
• NC Occupational Therapist License

Supervises:

May coordinate and direct the activities of the Occupational Therapist Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information
• Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans
• Designs and constructs or modified special equipment to meet individual needs
• Prepares sensory diets for students as appropriate
• Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies, and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students
• Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program
• Projects budget needs to support OT program
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy
• Maintains documentation log on services provided, completes documentation for
• Medicaid billing as outlined in district procedures from the Exceptional Children’s Department
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Corinna Wilkins , Director of EC
• Exceptional Children's Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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