Occupational Therapist

Department:

Early Education Center

Position Title:

Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Occupational Therapist (OT)

Reports to:

· Manager of Infant Toddler Services or Director of Early Education Center

Supervises:

· NA

Qualifications:

· Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification in Occupational Therapy

· Clean background check

License/

Certification:

· Maintain 1st Aid, CPR, HIPPA, BBP, Abuse/Neglect/Ethics, and OSHA certifications

· Valid Kansas Driver’s License with a good driving record

· Kansas licensure or certification in Occupational Therapy

· Family Service Coordinator certificate (obtained after hire)

Education:

· Minimum of Master’s degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Position Summary:

· The OT will serve on a transdisciplinary team for families enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program.

· The OT will provide comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants and Toddlers in Kansas

· This team member will also provide coaching and training within one’s scope of practice to other team members as well as families.

Experience:

· Experience in special education and/or special needs program environment for infants and toddlers

Skills:

· Must be able to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions

· Ability to multitask

· Good with details

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Work independently with little or no supervision

Working

Conditions:

· 90% indoor

· 10% outdoor

· Environmental conditions vary by work site and employees are required to work at community locations

· Employee assumes responsibility in developing work schedule with approval from supervisor that typically reflect hours Monday-Friday but schedules and hours vary based on need

· Employees are expected to remain flexible and cooperative.

Physical Requirements:

· Regularly required to stand, kneel, stoop, squat, talk, walk, sit, and hear

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, manipulate tools, and grasp objects

· Ability to listen and remember information

· Ability to speak clearly

· May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds

· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

· May be exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security