Occupational Therapist

Schedules, plans, and carries out individual evaluation and/or treatment of children with developmental disabilities with the focus on establishment, remediation, or restoration of maximal occupational performance. Have a sound basic knowledge of occupational therapy theory, treatment, and evaluations, with specific skills related to the clients treated by the department to which he/she is assigned. Addresses performance skills in the areas of educational access, self-help, sensory motor abilities, vision, perception, cognition, psychosocial, and communication and interaction skills. Familiarity with age-specific occupational roles and needs. Knowledge of occupational therapy code of ethics, agency policies governing child care, IEP's, charting, billing, and confidentiality of patient-related information and/or records. Required Experience: The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and current Ohio Occupational Therapy license; Ohio Department of Education certificate. Performance is guided by agency protocal, child care standards, and American Occupational Therapy Association standards. This is a 9 month position and will work 40 hours per week. Competitive wages and pension plan along with health, dental, life, and voluntary insurance programs. Keyword: Occupational Therapist, Preschool From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities