Occupational Therapist

Position starting: 1/27/2025
FTE: 1.0
Remainder of year
Hiring Manager: Gary Robinson
email: garyrobinson@alpinedistrict.org
phone: 801-867-5118
Certification:

• NBCOT certification
• Active Utah Occupational Therapy license
• Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate)

Occupational Therapist
Alpine School District is looking for a full time Occupational Therapist.  Areas of function that might be addressed in a school setting could include fine motor, visual perceptual, oral motor, sensory integration and/or self help skills.  The goal of intervention in this setting is to minimize the effects of the student’s disabling condition on his/her ability to participate in the general educational program.  Qualified applicants will be willing to provide these services to students with disabilities ages 3-22 in one on one and group settings.  Candidates will be willingt to supervise Motor para educators and COTAs.  Applicants must have access to a vehicle as the position is itinerant.  There are many opportunities for collaboration in a work environment that is committed to professional growth and student growth. Occupational Therpay salaries and benefits information can be found online at alpineschools.org.
 
Purpose Statement 
The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical  motor development level; planning and implementing individualize treatment plans to enable students to  preform the day-to-day activities important to perform within the school environment; identifying  architectural and/or structural barriers that may inhibit students' performance; and providing direction to  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. This position serves as a key contributor within the educational team. 
 
Essential Functions 

• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of enabling students to  perform daily activities within the school setting. 
• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand  functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of  determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive  devices and/or school placement. 
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians,  administration, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating issues regarding services to  students, instruction in the use of assistive technology devices and plans for remediation of student  functional limitations in compliance with students Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs). 
• 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 occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines. 
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating  students' motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Directs the work of assigned Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) for the purpose of  providing guidance and ensuring that program objectives are achieved. 
• Identifies structural barriers for students with physical limitations for the purpose of removing such  barriers and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology to achieve student needs. 
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the  purpose of conveying and/or gathering program information. 
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits as appropriate for the purpose of  providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required. 
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans,  Medicaid billings, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference,  and/or conveying information. 
• Provides direct occupational therapy services for the purpose of maximizing students daily living skills in  compliance with established goals and objectives. 
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and  methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for  addressing students' functional goals. 
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing  information and/or referral as appropriate. 
• Reviews medical reports for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that  
• treatment/intervention plans are appropriate. 
• Other Functions 
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective  functioning of the work unit. 

 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in  order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the  functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating equipment used in occupational therapy  strategies; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and  maintaining accurate records. 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information,  write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define  issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the  functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and  hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; abnormal development and medical  diagnoses related to special Education funding categories; current OT treatment interventions; and pertinent codes,  policies, regulations and/or laws. 

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider  a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety  of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized  methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of  widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to  analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of  guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to  satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with  diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with  detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful  educational activities.