Occupational Therapist (MSSEC)

TITLE : Mid Shore Special Education Consortium (MSSEC)Physical Therapist / Occupational TherapistQUALIFICATIONS : Maryland licensure as an Occupational / Physical TherapistREPORTS TO : MSSEC Advisory BoardJOB GOAL : The therapist functions as a member of the educational team to evaluate children, plan programs, and administer Physical / Occupational therapy to identify special education students who require physical or occupational therapy to benefit from their special education programs.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : Evaluate students level of function and determines need for intervention. Develops IEP goals for students requiring direct or consultative services.

html 2. Plans, initiates, and periodically re-evaluates treatment programs. html 3. Provides direct service / consultation for students at assigned school in accordance with IEP.

html 4. Instructs and assists educational and administrative personnel in efficient and safe handling of transportation chairs, positioning equipment, adaptive devices, prostheses, and orthoses.

html 5. Advises and assists teachers in preparing and implementing physical management and developmental programs within the classroom including activities of daily living (transfers, dressing skills, toileting, feeding, etc.

html 6. Coordinates efforts with other therapists and school personnel for the purpose of achieving uniformity of goals.

html 7. Consults with and serves as a resource for parents, other institutions, and school personnel. html 8. Consults with a childs physical / primary care center whenever necessary regarding diagnosis and precautions.

html 9. Attends, instructs, and / or assists in workshops, in-service education. html 10. Assigns, orders, adjust, adapts, maintains and repairs special equipment as needed including braces, prostheses, ambulation aides, wheel chairs, and splints.

html 11. Assists with inventory and requisitioning of supplies and equipment. html 12. Prepares written progress report monthly and performs annual review one month prior to due date.

Submits annual written review information to the IEP team prior to the IEP Team meeting convening. html 13. Prepares written statement of progress each quarter for inclusion in report card.

html 14. Maintains accurate records for Medical Assistance billing. html 15. Documents therapy goals, progress, absences, parent / staff consultations no less than once per month and maintain files on all assigned pupils.

html 16. Contacts parent by phone / personal note at least two times per year. html 17. Completes end-of-year statistical / informational forms on school and children.

html 18. Serves as a member of the IEP Team as requested. html 19. Maintains positive rapport with school, principals, secretaries, IEP team, teaching and therapy staff, and parents.

html 20. Performs additional duties as assigned.