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Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Lakewood, WA

Position Type: Hourly, up to 7.5-Hours per day, M-F

Approximate Days Worked Per Year: 196

Hourly Wage Range: Local $56.95 - Travel $63.65

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The practice of Occupational Therapy uses activity and adapted surroundings to facilitate self-care activities, motor performance and sensory-motor skills to facilitate the student’s independent functioning and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the student’s ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students, identified and referred for assessment, as having Occupational Therapy needs, through the use of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process.
• Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents.
• Administer Occupational Therapy procedures and modalities, as related to educational needs, identified in the IEP, which will achieve the goals of the program established for each student.
• Monitor and attend to behavior of students during Occupational Therapy services.
• Coordinate Occupational Therapy services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services.
• Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual, group, consultative) in cooperation with the student, other school personnel, and the student’s family.
• Evaluates students in terms of planned goals, revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation, and provides students with feedback on their progress.
• Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations.
• Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies needed.
• Continue professional educational development and participate in in-service activities for staff and support personnel.
• Participate in policy formulation as it relates to Occupational Therapy services.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure.
• Maintain, clean, utilize and transport Occupational Therapy equipment used for student’s therapy.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to maintain/clean, Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Ability to initiate and maintain required and adequate student and office records.
• Ability to follow established guidelines to supervise Assistants when appropriate.
• Ability to regularly lift and push/pull 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to be flexible in regard to scheduling, school selections and assignments.
• Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.

Certification  and Licenses

• Registered Occupational Therapist
• Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with youth aged 3 to 21.
• Working knowledge of computer software and ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Willingness to participate in the educational preparation of students in professional and supportive levels of training in Occupational Therapy.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Actriv contributes up to $300 towards the cost of benefits.
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities.
• Accrued sick and vacation time
• Paid company holidays

Actriv Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.