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Overview
nThe Occupational Therapist IV will evaluate and subsequently plan and execute programs for children with neuro-motor, sensory integration, autism, developmental delay and emotional disturbances. The OT IV will work with and supervise occupational therapists and assistants and participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and trainees. The OT IV will consistently maintain appropriate student and department records. Administrative supervisory responsibilities include ensuring compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, performance appraisals, goals setting, progressive discipline, work/leave schedules and day-to-day workplace interventions and problem resolution. Responsible for at least one specific clinical/research/administrative component within the Department.
nThis is a 12-month/ 2080 hour position.
nResponsibilities
nnnWill be responsible for at least one major clinical component including scheduling, development, program implementation and supervision, and quality assurance.
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nnScreen, evaluate and treat students per their IEP.
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nnSupervises fieldwork students, and occupational therapists and assistants.
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nnMaintains written documentation, including student reports, progress notes, billing and IEP documentation according to the procedures of the school and Maryland OT guidelines.
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nnInstructs parents and caregivers in home therapy techniques to encourage generalization of skills.
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nnWill participate in the interdisciplinary orientation and teaching programs of the school.
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nnAssists in the development of school documentation, clinical policies and procedures specific to program areas
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nnAssists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
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nnParticipates in the planning and executing programs for personal and professional growth and development.
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n nQualifications
nnn*Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
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nn*Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
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nnAbility to provide program development, evaluation, and performance improvement/ performance improvement measures within the school program area.
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n nEDUCATION:
nnBaccalaureate Degree minimum or a basic Masters in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS in OT preferred)
n nEXPERIENCE:
nnFive years licensed experience in Occupational Therapy is required Experience in pediatrics and school based treatment preferred but not required.
n nRELATED TRAINING:
nnnPCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher for PCM, although Practitioner II certification is highly preferred) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.
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nnEligible for licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Maryland.
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n nMinimum pay range
nUSD $95,340.00/Yr.
nMaximum pay range
nUSD $111,504.00/Yr.
nSoftware Powered by ICIMS
nVacancy ID 13637
nPos. Category Rehabilitative Therapy - Occupational Therapy
nJob Location : Street 4600 Powder Mill Rd Suite 500
n# of Hours 40.00
nJob Locations US-MD-Beltsville
nPos. Type Regular Full Time
nEqual Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
Worksite address
beltsville, MD, 20705, US
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