What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at UCAN?
Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Department: UCAN Academy and High School
Reports to: Clinical Director
Position Objective and Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing assessment and instruction to students with motor deficits in groups or individual therapy in a variety of settings. The Occupational Therapist will assess, design, and implement appropriate therapy interventions to meet student motor needs through the IEP, and work as a team member. The Occupational Therapist also assess and recommends environmental modifications and equipment adaptations to assure accessibility for students with disabilities in their educational environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy program activities for special education students who are disabled by mental, physical, and/or emotional conditions so they can develop, recover, or maintain daily living, working, and/or learning skills.
- Provides direct and consultative intervention in special and general education classrooms.
- Writes evaluation and reassessment summaries for students suspected of having fine and gross motor deficits.
- Participates as a member of child’s study team in staff meetings and team assessments.
- Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of students suffering from injuries or disease.
- Maintains clear and concise records of students’ activities and progress.
- Interprets therapy needs and works cooperatively with parents and teachers to achieve IEP objectives.
- Processes any paperwork required to obtain assessment permission and document parent contacts as legally mandated.
- Schedules flexibly to accommodate a changing caseload.
- Communicate effectively and works harmoniously with administration and staff
Education/Job Experience/Certification
- Current Illinois State license to practice occupational therapy.
- Two (2) years of pediatric experience in a school setting preferred, but not required.
Special Knowledge and Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and a part of a high functioning team.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Some computer knowledge necessary.
