Occupational Therapist III

Job Posting Title

Occupational Therapist III

340 Oklahoma State Department of Health

340 District 5

Full Time / Part Time
:
Full time

Job Type
:
Regular

Salary
: up to $66,205.00, based on education and experience

Work Schedule
:
Monday - Friday

Primary Hours
: 8:00-5:00

Location
:
District 5 counties:
Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman County

Position

Description:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing children with diagnostic and therapeutic services in Occupational Therapy. Services are delivered in the client’s natural environment, such as home or child childcare. Occupational Therapist III is a specialist level; incumbents are assigned advanced responsibilities and may assume a lead role in evaluation, assessment, program planning, intervention, and supervision of occupational therapy students.

May also provide in‑service training at local, regional, and state levels.

• Plans, conducts, and evaluates occupational therapy treatment/intervention activities in the child’s natural environment.
• Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatments/intervention based on developmental indications.
• Completes child assessments concerning developmental, educational, and social skills/abilities; participates in family interview.
• Develops a treatment plan to address areas of need including routine‑based activities, neuro‑motor and sensory‑motor function/activities and child/family coaching and education sessions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
• Participates in the assessment, design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates the child’s response to treatment/intervention and makes recommendations on changes in treatment as required.
• Maintains records concerning treatment/intervention provided, including both subjective and objective data.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary team to assist in the development of the IFSP.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Interns during their fieldwork experience.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.

Requirement at this level consists of a minimum master’s degree in occupational therapy and a current Oklahoma license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Plus
, three years of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist;
OR an advanced level master’s degree or doctorate in pediatric rehabilitative services, pediatric occupational therapy, special education, or a closely related field may be substituted for only 2 years of the required experience.

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Required at this level include knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of professional occupational therapy; of therapeutic techniques and their application; and of the materials used in occupational therapy programs. Ability is required to use therapeutic equipment and materials; to evaluate various skills and abilities; to administer prescribed treatments or conduct planned activities; to interpret medical plans; to establish effective working relationships with others;

and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; and to supervise occupational therapy student interns during field work experience.

Work is typically performed in a client’s…