Occupational Therapist - ONGOING RECRUITMENT

Nwresd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education service provider in Oregon seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and provide therapy services to children with disabilities. The role involves assessing needs, designing treatment plans, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining documentation. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, relevant licensure, and experience with children. There is a commitment to building an inclusive community, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Holds current license as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy.
• Proficient with database software, e‑mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates children to identify need for occupational therapy services.
• Designs treatment plans and implements them.
• Documents evaluations, test results, and progress reports.
• Implements treatment plan for individuals or groups. Provides training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Documents appropriate information as required (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records). Maintains confidentiality.
• Confers with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• Serves as a resource for medically related information for parents, school staff and teachers.
• Maintains communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents and other public and private agencies related to child’s needs, progress and safety.
• Provides training and supervision to child occupational therapy assistants, child occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants at school sites.
• Fabricates and adapts specialized materials and devices to assist children to participate in their education.
• Performs duties related to operation of the occupational therapy department, such as maintaining, inventorying and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Keeps current in standards of practice to provide the best service to the child. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Skills

Licensed as Occupational Therapist

Experience with children

Proficient with software

Driver’s license

Database/Email/Office software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Department: As Assigned

Location: Multiple Locations TBD

Reports To: As Assigned

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Mission Statement

In Partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

General Description

This position evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to children who have mental and/or physical disabilities and who are on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

• Holds current license as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Meets State of Oregon licensure requirements for Occupational Therapy. Other certificates as determined by District.
• Proficient with database software, e‑mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Holds a current driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with parents and staff in support of the total educational program. Attends meetings related to caseload.
• Evaluates children to identify the need for occupational therapy services and the type/level of service.
• Interprets data to design a treatment plan. Re‑evaluates the plan on an annual basis via IEP or IFSP. Reevaluates eligibility as needed.
• Implements treatment plan for individuals or groups. Provides training to instructional assistants and others within the educational plan.
• Documents appropriate information as required (i.e., written evaluations, test results, progress reports, notes, and other child records). Maintains confidentiality.
• Confers with other professional and general staff members to coordinate, schedule and implement occupational therapy goals and objectives within the educational plan.
• Serves as a resource for medically related information for parents, school staff and teachers.
• Maintains communication with other professionals, general staff members, parents and other public and private agencies (e.g., Children’s Services Division, Shriners) related to child’s needs, progress and safety.
• Provides training and supervision to child occupational therapy assistants, child occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants at school sites.
• Fabricates and adapts specialized materials and devices to assist children to participate in their education.
• Performs duties related to operation of the occupational therapy department, such as maintaining, inventorying and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Keeps current in standards of practice to provide the best service to the child. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1‑800‑735‑2900.