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22nd Century Technologies

Occupational Therapist

22nd Century Technologies, Hemet, California, United States, 92543


Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Hamet , CA 92545

Duration:

3 months with possible extension

Shift:

7:30-4:00 pm 30 min lunch

Job Summary:The Occupational Therapist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides occupational Therapy assessment, planning, goal development and provides appropriate intervention services to assist special needs students in acquiring functional performance skills.

Role & Responsibilities:

Evaluate student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction, sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement;Formulate and implement an individual treatment plan as it relates to the assessment, educational implications and IEP goals and objectives;Recommend methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services;Collaborate with medical personnel and multidisciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy service;Collaborate with teachers and support staff regarding activities to support and or reinforce student occupational therapy needs;Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities in home and school so as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student;Provide direct training and assistance to support staff directly involved with a student;Maintain safe equipment and therapy environment;Re-evaluate students' individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis;Develop and review student goals and objectives in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP);Maintain appropriate records and documents related to individual assessment and services;Attend IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes of student records;Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Education:

Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis on occupational therapy

Required Licenses And/or Certificates:

Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association and/or the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy;Possession of an maintain a valid California driver's license