Occupational Therapist

SAU #13; Whittier (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in New Hampshire is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead their occupational therapy program for students with disabilities. The ideal candidate will develop and coordinate therapy programs, provide direct therapeutic intervention, and collaborate with educational staff. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and state certification. This role involves evaluating students, implementing individualized plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• State Certification to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an accredited program recognized by NBCOT.
• Successful experience in a pediatric practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the occupational therapy program.
• Screen, evaluate, and monitor students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff and develop individualized programs.
• Document services and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as necessary.

Skills

Ability to collaborate with staff

Experience in therapeutic intervention

Development of Individualized Education Programs

Supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduation from accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Title: Occupational Therapist

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's occupational therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments by developing individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits activities of daily living, including personal care, interaction skills, community integration, work, and communication.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements and coordinates the school district's occupational therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
• Screens, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.
• Evaluates the student's ability and formulates the student's occupational profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
• Documents occupational therapy services, and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Education

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in related field.
• Graduation from an accredited program of occupational therapy recognized by NBCOT.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting, is preferred.