Occupational Therapist- Special Education: 10mths, 35hrs

This is a professional position located at a health care facility or school
district responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy
treatment individually and in groups, and in accordance with written
prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical
direction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general
supervision of a Supervising Occupational Therapist or other higher level staff
member. General supervision may be exercised over Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, clerical staff and students assigned to
the service. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be
performed although not listed.) Performs occupational therapy procedures upon
the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing an exercise or
creative activity treatment program designed and/or adapted to correct or
improve any disability; Evaluates the degree of function and disability of
patients unless contraindicated by the supervising therapists professional
judgment or a physicians admission notes; Develops a treatment plan based upon
findings, short and long term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with a
physicians diagnosis, prescription or referral; Records, on patients charts, all
evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge
summaries; Participates in the selection of personnel in the occupational
therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision; Fabricates and
applies hand splints; Trains patients in the use of adaptive assistive devices
and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence; Participates with
other facility personnel in the formulation of total care plans; Confers
periodically with the medical supervisor, physicians or other higher level staff
member regarding all facets of patient care and related activities; Develops or
assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures;
Participates and assists in the development of educational programs and
instructs in-service education programs; Maintains program records including,
but not limited to, the service budget, statistical reports of the frequency and
types of treatment and number of patients treated; Assists in ordering supplies
and equipment; Participates in research activities and the development of new
treatment programs and techniques in conjunction with other staff and
physicians. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices
of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance
of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; good knowledge of
community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy
program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for patients; ability
to communicate orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of
others; ability to assume responsibility for the treatment of patients; ability
to provide and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships; good judgment; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

EITHER: (A) Possession of a valid license and currently registered by the New
York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist; OR, (B)Possession
of a Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York
State Education Department.