Occupational Therapist-Logan County

POSITION: Occupational Therapist

LOCATION: Logan County Schools

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days

 POSITION TYPE: Professional

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor

 JOB SUMMARY: Provides occupation therapy services to eligible students

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in formulation of occupational therapy policies and procedures;
  • Conducts assessment and evaluations in compliance with county policies;
  • Provides evaluation of children to include developmental level, status of sensori-motor skills and other pertinent skills and determines need for therapy;
  • Evaluates equipment needs for students and requests needed equipment;
  • Provides therapeutic treatment for students on caseload as prescribed on IEP;
  • Writes goals and objectives for treatment in compliance with county procedures and policies;
  • Attends IEP/EC meetings and planning meetings on students evaluated or on therapeutic caseload;
  • Interacts with teachers and other staff members to integrate OT goals and plans into IEP;
  • Assists teacher to modify classroom activities, which promote motor development and allow each child to participate in regular education as much as possible;
  • Maintains a close working relationship with parent for follow through of OT goals in the home;
  • Obtains necessary medical background information on each child to include information necessary to fulfill legal requirements and Medicaid billing requirements;
  • Completes and submits Medicaid billing in compliance with county procedures and policies;
  • Utilizes a team approach to planning involving school personnel, families, and other appropriate persons or agencies;
  • Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment;
  • Stays current through professional development opportunities;
  • Demonstrates punctuality and dependability;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS: Valid West Virginia licensure to practice Occupational Therapy

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
  • Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment and program performance.

Send Application & Resume: 

Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064

Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to carol.hamric@k12.wv.us by 3:00 p.m.

Resume must include:

  • List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
  • List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
  • Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
    Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
  • List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.

Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.

 

July 22, 2021