Occupational Therapist (Cleveland)

About The Team

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly-qualified Occupational Therapist in Cleveland, Ohio. The Occupational Therapist assesses students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying environment barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to appropriate personnel.

Responsibilities

of the Occupational Therapist include: Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving program objectives. g. ) for the purpose of determining and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.

g. ) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines. Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating services.

Requirements

Provides direction to Educational Assistants to ensure program objectives are achieved. Identifies structural issues for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate technology and assistive equipment. Interprets medical and academic reports in order to ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.

g. ) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance. g.

). g. ) Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of developing students’ daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.

May provide services at multiple work sites. g. ) in order to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.

g. ). Screens students in order to assess the need for further individualized evaluation.

Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites Performs other related duties as assigned. About You: Ohio State Board license as an Occupational Therapist required. ODE license as an Occupational Therapist required.

Experience as an occupational therapist in school system or other pediatric practice setting preferred. Knowledge of human development throughout the life span and integrates with student’s unique developmental status. Knowledge and appreciation of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on student’s ability to participate in occupations.

Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence based practice to guide intervention decisions. Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy practice in schools.