Occupational Therapist
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey
Description: Bancroft is currently interviewing Occupational Therapist right now, this job will be dwelled in New Jersey. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,! duties, and skills required of an incumbent.
Position Summary:
Provides direct, consultative, and supportive diagnostic and therapeutic services in occupational therapy to students, family members, faculty, and staff members to enhance the students’ potential for learning and assist students in the acquisition of functional performance skills needed to access, participate in, and benefit from, the educational environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Provides direct and consultative occupational therapy services, including assessments and treatments, in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidelines defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethical Practice, National Board Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the students’ Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Educati! on Plan (IEP), N.J. Department of Education (DOE), the student! s’ approved behavior plan, and established Bancroft policies and procedures.
2. Conducts diagnostic assessments of the need for occupational therapy and treatment services and develops treatment plans for individual students, as needed or as assigned, to provide a comprehensive student profile:
o Reviews clinical records of individual students, administers standardized testing, performs formal and informal testing, performs classroom and clinical observations, conducts specialized screenings of ocular motor and hand skills, interprets assessment results, and provides recommendations for service delivery;
o Based on assessment, develops and modified individual treatment plans based upon individual student’s abilities, learning capacity, and development needs. Provides reassessment of students, focusing on targeted areas of need at established intervals;
o Plans and develops goals specific to occupational therapy and treatment services ! that are educationally relevant, achievable, measurable, and can be effectively utilized in each individual’s educational program.
3. Provides direct and consultative treatment services in occupational therapy to students, family members, residential direct care givers, education faculty, and staff members within the education environment:
o Effectively utilizes available information regarding therapy, treatment, and developmental information for each student. Provides assistance in the development of occupational therapy and treatment-specific individual educational goals and objectives;
o Assists faculty in the design of classroom strategies that enhance learning and create an environment best suited to students’ profiles and needs. May conduct or assist in instruction within the classroom setting. Provides individual, group, and integrated direct treatment, therapy, and/or special skill development/enhancement to students;
o Prompt! s and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively! encouraging the independence and competency of each person within his/her ability limit;
o Plans and schedules frequency and duration of sessions in accordance with individual needs and School District mandates;
o Provides suggestions regarding the utilization of techniques and/or materials to support and enhance learning abilities. Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment to facilitate optimal functioning within the classroom environment, provides recommendations regarding classroom positioning, identifies barriers in an effort to minimize the impact on a student’s access to educational programs, and recommends environmental accommodations to both support classroom functioning and facilitate the carryover of therapeutic goals;
o Demonstrates and instructs students and staff in the proper use of functional and adaptive equipment, devices, and occupational therapy strategies and techniques to further the fine motor, sensory, neuromuscular, visu! al motor/perceptual, and self-care skills of students; e.g., computer use, positioning and feeding equipment, handwriting strategies, manual therapy techniques, etc.;
o Utilizes a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, accountable, and conforms to federal, state and School policies and procedures; develops and maintains progress reports, session notes, treatment summary reports, etc., as mandated by the IPP;
o Provides training on a variety of topics and specific to occupational therapy to faculty and staff members regarding the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans, etc.;
o Communicates and consults with faculty, staff, family members, medical/healthcare providers, specialists, and agencies working with students regarding occupational therapy and treatment-specific needs and progress. Provides occupational therapy and treatment-specific strategies to facilitate positive parent/child interactions in the home and the ca! rryover of treatment plans.
4. Facilitates a team approach to ! program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectively collaborating with all specialty/clinical disciplines, parents/guardians, school districts, etc., to identify and best meet the individual learning needs of each student.
5. Maintains awareness of and utilizes established classroom management plans regarding the incorporation of occupational therapy and treatment-specific programs.
6. Actively participates in team/departmental meetings. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in conjunction with the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Communicates results of assessments and treatment plans to faculty, family members, School District, and students. Provides individual student progress reports for review and discussion at three-month review meetings.
7. As appropriate and according to schedule, participates in admission screenings for students to assess individual potential for learning from the applicable clinical ! perspective, provide recommendations for a potential student’s appropriateness for the school program and class placements.
8. Provides crisis intervention, as needed, through de-escalation techniques, staff support, and assistance. Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques at all times.
9. Ensures the site operates in accordance with the organization’s quality standards for safety, security, and cleanliness, as well as applicable state licensing and accreditation standards.
10. Works directly with assigned Interns throughout course of assignment in the assessment and treatment of students. Provides daily advice and guidance to Interns and strives to increase Intern’s knowledge of discipline-specific methods and techniques.
11. Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of occupational therapy and treatments by ! attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journal! s, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc.
12. Complies with N.J. DOE directives and mandates to maintain current discipline-specific certifications.
13. Serves as a role model to students by projecting a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, and privacy of others.
14. Performs other direct service, consultative, assessment, and supportive duties specific to occupational therapy and treatment services as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by educational needs.
15. Abides by the Bancroft Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement in promoting ethical behavior, establishing relationships and providing guidance in decision-making situations.
16. Remains! current with required training certifications, meets state-regulated licensing and regulatory accreditations, and adheres to mandatory requirements.
17. Maintains effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, those served, and their family members and/or guardians when applicable.
18. Willingly and effectively cooperates with Bancroft NeuroHealth, The Department of Human Services, The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and other licensing or state agency or local municipalities in any inspections and investigations, upon request.
19. Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; does not allow weapons, threats, bullying or intimidation.
20. Reports any violations to the appropriate individual as soon as the incident occurs.
21. Maintains levels of supervision as defined in behavior plans; e.g., Individual Program Plan (IPP), Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP), I! ndividual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Service Plan (ISP), etc., wh! en applicable.
22. Demonstrates Bancroft’s core values of Teamwork, Compassion, and Independence in the performance of position responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required with Registration by the National Board of Occupational Therapy. N.J. State licensure and N.J. State Certification as Occupational Therapist also required. Prior experience working within pediatrics preferred.
Special Skills:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required with the ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood required. Knowledge of occupational therapy theory, practice, methods, and techniques required.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required with a strong ! desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team required. Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required. Attainment of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification within first 90 days of employment required. Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’s legal name and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.
An incumbent in this position who has graduated from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Social Work, Recreation, Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology or related Human Services field of study AND possesses at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries may function as a Qualifie! d Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP)..
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