Greenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking a quality driven Occupational Therapist for the 2019-2020 school year.  Candidate must be a licensed OT with a current Kansas license.  Person hired would work with an interdisciplinary team of therapists and school staff.  Occupational Therapists are responsible for evaluations, IEP writing, and providing direct and indirect services to school-aged students, as indicated on the students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2019. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary: The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide services to children in the PreK – 12 school setting. The OT will be responsible for the evaluation of children and the implementation and progress monitoring of the Individual Education Plan. The Occupational Therapist will also be responsible for appropriate communication (verbal & written) with teachers and other school personnel, billing specialists, family members, physicians and Medicaid.

Qualifications:

Required:

1.  Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification within discipline.

2.  Ability to participate in lifting and floor activities with children.

3.  Working knowledge and use of assessment tools used in the evaluation of school aged children.

4.  Valid Kansas driver’s license.

Preferred:

        1. Experience working in the school setting and with children with developmental delays.

        2. Knowledge of technology and video conferencing.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Complete thorough evaluation, including muscle tone, range of motion/mobility, orthopedic/splinting needs,  movement analysis, perceptive/fine motor skills, sensory motor processing and functional activities of daily living.

2. Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to school staff that can be incorporated into a school or community program.

3. With parent and teacher input, develop individualized goals for each child incorporating functional abilities with the objective to increase daily living skills.

4. Develop and implement treatment program to meet the individual needs of the child.

5. Maintain professional clinical competency by attending staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as appropriate or required.

6. Maintain communication with child's primary physician, as needed, through progress reports or other communication measures.

7. Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification and coordinate purchase of equipment for a child with team members, service coordinator, intake/billing specialists, families, and school staff.

8. Fabricate adaptive equipment/splints as indicated.

9. Responsible for timely documentation of evaluation results, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, attendance reports, Medicaid prior authorizations, insurance justifications as required and all required IDEA and/or Medicaid billing documentation.

General Responsibilities:

1. Must support the mission, goals and objectives of Southeast Kansas Education Service Center and of district(s) where assigned.

2. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Must maintain strict confidentiality.

4. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to produce accurate work as requested by Supervisor.

5. Must assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.

6. Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate in writing, email and verbally.

7. Must complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Supervisor

8. Must meet all safety requirements as directed by the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center and / or assigned district(s).

9. Must perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

1. Manages all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.

2. Requires long periods of sitting or standing.

3. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

4. Must be able to drive to and from work sites.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403B plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $75 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403B plans. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. All employees are provided with sick days, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers the Greenbush Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1200 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Tuition Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.