Occupational Therapist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$40.00 - $45.00 / hr
United States, Illinois, Elgin
Nov 05, 2024
Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: St, Elgin, IL 60123 Duration: 6 months to long term Shift: 5x8-Hour (07:00 AM - 04:00 PM) Job Description: The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate evidence-based decision-making ability to effectively screen and assess students and implement educationally relevant services for assigned caseload, demonstrating Best Practice Skills in school based Occupational Therapy Assessments: Completes screening or "Request for Therapy Assistance " as asked by the educational team Selects, administers and interprets assessments to determine functional skill level of students Generates a written report for initial, reevaluation and annual progress reports in a timely manner and presents reports at IEP meetings Establishes students' goals and benchmarks and updates benchmarks according to Special Education guidelines Service Delivery: Implements educationally relevant services for assigned caseload Actively participates in team meetings, IEP meetings and student community appointments as indicated Ensures equipment is properly fitted to students and in good working order Completes safety checks per departmental guidelines Organizes, shares and utilizes work area cooperatively Program Administration and Management: Prepares and efficiently manages a weekly schedule Updates student caseload on department database monthly Maintains complete working student files per departmental guidelines Maintains a record keeping system for student attendance and progress Evaluates the need for and requests equipment and materials necessary for safe service delivery Updates inventory of equipment and supplies used in programming on department data base Completes My Service Tracker and Time Study as required Consultation: Provides in-service training and information for teachers, staff members and parents, according to program needs Provides written consultation reports and classroom programs for individual students, as needed Promotes a positive atmosphere for constructive interchange and problem resolution Professional Responsibilities and Development: Represents Therapy Services in a professional and knowledgeable manner Completes annual Therapist professional development plan and reviews with Department Supervisor Attends and is proactively involved in departmental staff meetings Participates in at least 2 departmental and/or district committees Establishes and maintains effective working relationships Pursues ongoing professional development Watches for student behaviour that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administration Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching Must work in variety of environments- classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds, etc Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Required Documents: Occupational Therapist License. BLS/CPR Certificate.