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Provides Occupational Therapy services and
treatments as determined by the IEP Committee. Accurately bills Medicaid for OT Services
rendered and completes Medicaid documentation supporting services rendered. Collects
and maintains all necessary educational and Medicaid paperwork in OT files
for his/her caseload. This includes but is not limited to prescriptions for
OT services and durable medical equipment, weekly Medicaid Documentation of
Service Notes, Medicaid Progress Reports, Parent Progress Reports, IEP
paperwork, and IEP Goal Sheets. Communicates with parents, care-givers,
educational, residential, therapeutic, and outside agency staff regarding
student services as needed. Submits Score Card and Manager's Report inquires
to Department Director by quarterly deadlines. Re-evaluates students on his
caseload and the caseloads of Certified OT Assistants he supervises to
determine the possible need for OT Services. Writes IEP goals, as
appropriate, based on findings from OT Re-Evaluations or Present Levels of
Performance.
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Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist (OTR)
in SC; BS Degree with one year experience as an OTR or an MS Degree in
Occupational Therapy. Must be able to
work with minimal supervision and possess the competencies to organize
occupational therapy services independently.
Must be able to utilize outside resources to resolve technical
difficulties and needs. Experience
with children and knowledge of developmental disabilities. Knowledge of occupational therapy
principles and techniques; knowledge of the psychiatric aspects of various
disabilities; ability to work effectively with students, families, nursing
and other staff members; ability to prepare and evaluate reports, medical
histories and departmental records; knowledge and ability to use various assistive
technology equipment. Minimum SCPI
Entry Level: None; Goal Skill Level SCPI: Intermediate.
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