School Occupational Therapist Job Thousand Oaks area,California USA,Healthcare

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, develop, implement, oversee and provide occupational therapy services and treatment to enhance fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing and other functional abilities and development among identified students with disabilities; observe, evaluate and develop occupational therapy treatment plans in response to student needs and disabilities; provide consultation and training to teachers, staff, parents and others concerning the development of student motor skills and related programs.

Responsibilities include:

Providing occupational therapy services to students;

Maintaining a safe and orderly treatment area;

Conducting assessments of students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy;

Reviewing reports from health care providers requesting occupational therapy and coordinating services with students' health care providers;

Collaborating with school nurse in the coordination of medical care protocols;

Planning and developing therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant for students' educational programs;

Establishing a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable;

Communicating results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals;

Re-evaluating students' individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis;

Providing reports for use in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) committees and attending IEP meetings as necessary;

Facilitating in-service education and professional development for related service/occupational therapy staff;

Monitoring the occupational therapy program goals by teaching paraprofessionals involved in the implementation of intervention procedures;

Providing consultation to the educational system regarding student needs and professional needs;

Conducting reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals deemed educationally relevant;

Communicating the needs of the occupational therapy program to the appropriate supervising school administrator;

Performing related duties as required.

Experience: Work experience with children (ages zero to twenty-two) providing occupational therapy services; experience working with special needs children is desirable.

Education: Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIRED: Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and a valid California driver's license.

Physical Requirements: The ability to pass a physical examination deemed appropriate by the District and perform the physical requirements of the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete the ONLINE application by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Structured Oral Interview - Date to be Determined; The oral interview will contain questions that assess technical knowledge and experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position.

Applicants must receive a passing score (70%) on the oral exam in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

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