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Halifax County Public School Occupational Therapist in Halifax, Virginia
Occupational Therapist
JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 03/21/2022 POSTING NUMBER: 001320 LOCATION: Various POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plan and provide therapy to students with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to maximize physical or mental functioning, increase independent functioning, and/or adjust to disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess students, interpret results and plan intervention strategies Develop and implement treatment based on goals of IEP Provide information and establish relationships with school personnel, parents, and community members Establish procedures for treatment implementation and participate in the administrative, management, and maintenance of the program Adhere to established rules, regulations, and laws Work with school staff to accomplish goals and objectives
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have completed an approvedand accredited Occupational Therapist program and hold a current license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine (renewable every two years) Must hold a certification given by the National Board for Certified Occupational Therapists Must have strong oral and written communication skills and highly productive time management skills Must have ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple community agencies Must have strong understanding of Federal and State laws as applied to education Must demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence Experience preferred with coordinating community resources to address child and family needs
APPLY TO:
Apply online at www.halifax.k12.va.us
The Virginia Employment Commission is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids andservices are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
La Comisin de Empleo de Virginia es un empleador/programa con igualdad de oportunidades.Los auxiliares y servicios estn disponibles a pedido para personas con discapacidades.