Occupational Therapist JobID: 3580

• Position Type:

  Non-Classroom Positions/ Admin/Office/Transport/Safety/Custodial/Food Srv

• Date Posted:

  9/12/2024

• Location:

  Rochester City School District

• Date Available:

  09/13/2024

• Closing Date:

  09/25/2024

    

  Position Information

Bargaining UnitBENTE

Job Location

Spec Education OT/PT Services

Job TitleOccupational Therapist (10 months)

Hours35

Bracket25

Salary Range$44.80 - $48.96/hr

ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional position located at a health care facility or school district responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment individually and in groups, and in accordance with written prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical direction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Supervising Occupational Therapist or other higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, clerical staff and students assigned to the service. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing an exercise or creative activity treatment program designed and/or adapted to correct or improve any disability;Evaluates the degree of function and disability of patients unless contraindicated by the supervising therapist’s professional judgment or a physician's admission notes;Develops a treatment plan based upon findings, short and long term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with a physician's diagnosis, prescription or referral;Records, on patients' charts, all evaluations, reevaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries;Participates in the selection of personnel in the occupational therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision;Fabricates and applies hand splints; Trains patients in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence;Participates with other facility personnel in the formulation of total care plans;Confers periodically with the medical supervisor, physicians or other higher level staff member regarding all facets of patient care and related activities;Develops or assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures;Participates and assists in the development of educational programs and instructs in-service education programs;Maintains program records including, but not limited to, the service budget, statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and number of patients treated;Assists in ordering supplies and equipment; Participates in research activities and the development of new treatment programs and techniques in conjunction with other staff and physicians. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:(A) Possession of a valid license and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist;OR, (B) Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York State Education Department.REVISED: April 29, 1977 REVISED: October 11, 1984 REVISED: December 3, 2015 '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('