Job Information
Kansas Employer Occupational Therapist - Sumner/Sedgwick County in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12911844
JOB SUMMARY
An Occupational Therapist serves young children with Developmental Disabilities in the home, and community settings ages 0-3. This individual must have a genuine interest in working with children and their families.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Develops and implements effective treatment plans in coordination with other team members.
- Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Conducts Developmental Assessments.
- Works with the transdisciplinary team to achieve the educational and developmental goals of the child.
- Maintains records as required.
- Participates in IFSP/IEP team.
- Completes required tasks in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Kansas License in Occupational Therapy required.
- Previous Occupational Therapist experience preferred but will consider new graduates.
- Prior experience working with children with Special Needs preferred.
SKILLS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively with parents, children, the public, and other professionals.
- Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.