Certified Occupational Therapist Job Opening

Job Title: Certified Occupational TherapistDepartment: Pupil PersonnelReports to: Director of Pupil Personnel Services or the Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services For Occupational Therapy supervision ONLY: the assigned Registered Occupational TherapistSupervises: n/aDescription of job: POSITION SUMMARY: Participates as a member of the Evaluation Team or the IEP team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Provides individual and group school-based Occupational Therapy in accordance with established standards of practice, school department procedures and standards.Participates in all school-based meetings relevant to the students on the case roster (teacher/team meetings, ET meetings, IEP meetings) OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Adheres to the North Kingstown School Department rules, policies and procedures for professional conduct. Maintains appropriate records and reports in the students file to ensure a complete picture of the students occupational therapy program and treatment.Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule with other service providers to avoid scheduling conflicts.Maintains positive relationship and rapport with other service providers, teachers, administrators and staff.Maintains regular communication with parents to ensure collaboration and cooperation.Adheres to established confidentiality standards Projects a positive and professional image at all times.Performs other duties as assigned.Protective Personal Equipment: Classification: Sedentary: Light: Medium: XHeavy: Very Heavy: Classification Key: Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects;Light Exerting up to 20 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs. 20 lbs.

frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects; Heavy Exerting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs.

frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs.

of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.Driving Requirements: None: Manual: own vehicleAutomatic: own vehicleWork EnvironmentFloor Surface: Tile and/or carpetInside: Up to 100%Outside: Up to 5%Lighting: Fluorescent or IncandescentVibration: PHYSICAL DEMANDSLIFTINGMaximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionallyWEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantHeightsDescription of object0 10 lbs.x10 20 lbs.x20 35 lbs.x35 50 lbs.xCARRYINGMaximum weight carried: up to 35 lbs. WEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object0 10 lbs.x10 20 lbs.x20 35 lbs.x35 50 lbs.xPUSHING/PULLINGMaximum push/pull: 10 lbsWEIGHT or FORCENeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object 0 10 lbs.x10 20 lbs.x20 35 lbs.x100 + lbs.xACTIVITYNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantCommentsSittingxStandingxWalkingxBendingxTwistingxCrawlingxKneelingxSquattingxClimbingxReaching VerticalxReaching HorizontalxGraspingxPinchingxManual DexterityxFine DexterityxFREQUENCY KEY: Never (0%); Occasionally (0 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67 100% of shift)Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsEducation and/or Experience: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited programLicense/Certificate/Certification: Successful completion of the National Certification for Occupational Therapy Current state licensure or licensure eligible in the State of Rhode IslandTechnological and/or Technical Skills: Communication Skills: Strong communication skills (spoken and written)Planning Skills: Interpersonal and Problem solving skills: Ability to interface with parents, students and staff members in a helpful, efficient and professional manner. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality on all school, administrative, family and student issues.Terms of Employment: Year to year.Evaluation: YearlyDate: 8/2017, 5/2019