LEAD OCCUPATIONAL / PHYSICAL THERAPIST

ST. COLETTA OF GREATER WASHINGTON CLASS SPECIFICATION **OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY LEAD** **Definition** Under the general supervision of the Director of Therapeutic Services, the incumbent in this position is a working supervisor who is responsible for a staff of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists that provide therapeutic treatment and services to the student population. Monitor changes in student services and new student IEP services to ensure treating therapists are providing appropriate therapy. Manage related services dept. caseloads, purchase orders, employee timesheets, and staff development. Provide therapy services as an assigned provider (when caseload coverage is necessary) or as part of a mentoring/coaching relationship with another related service provider. In accordance with the federal wage-hour laws, this is a salaried position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. **Other Performance Measures:** Successful performance on the job requires following safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or students, school dress standards, proper attendance and leave policies and compliance with other policies set forth in the Employee Handbook. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving is also important to the success of the incumbent. Attend and participate in weekly program lead team, staff and development meetings; read and accept responsibility for weekly staff notes and all policies and procedures. Complete all paperwork accurately and timely. Perform bus duty detail as assigned. Support the overall school mission through volunteer opportunities and contribute to the smooth operation of the school day. **Examples of Essential Functions** · Supervise and evaluate the OT, and/or PT · Observe and prepare written evaluations on employee performance; mentoring staff in areas of assessment, therapeutic techniques and application. · Develop, organize, and monitor the schedule for required therapeutic staff training sessions, including in-services, and parent training classes, may present as needed; research and coordinate training sessions on pertinent therapeutic topics presented by outside consultants. · Interview and hire all Therapeutic Services staff. Recruits at various job fairs and conferences. Develop, coordinate and implement individual communication therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives using an integrated service model. Critically review, edit and approve all staff reports (IEPs, student evaluations, progress reports, etc.), therapy logs and encounter tracking forms, ensuring proper documentation and billing; provide recommendations and revisions as appropriate. Develop and implement department appropriate check-ins Manage and oversee special projects/events developed by Therapeutic Services staff. Coordinate with universities on therapy related internships and affiliations. **Required Qualifications:** - Considerable knowledge and understanding of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities. - Considerable knowledge of the current Federal guidelines for Special Education. - Ability to evaluate problems and progress of students. - Ability to independently problem solve and navigate the steps needed to accomplish the tasks of the position. - Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. - Ability to maintain required documentation of student records and complete appropriate Medicaid documentation. - Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. - Assistive Technology Professional Certification - Successful completion of the required training courses within a specified period of time - Tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others. - Successfully passing a criminal background investigation and pre-employment and random drug screenings. ***…