Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30065

Salary Grade: I

Summary

Provide direct early intervention occupational therapy services under general guidance. Focuses on building clinical skills, learning family-centered coaching models, and applying evidence-based practice in natural environments. 

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

This classification may train and guide student and/or volunteer staff.

Typical Functions

1. Administer assessments to inform eligibility and treatment for referrals.
2. Develop individualized service plans.
3. Provide 1:1 therapy.
4. Use knowledge of activity analysis, environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, education, and mental and physical health to address clients needs.
5. Provides family centered, culturally sensitive, parent training from evidence-based treatment strategies focusing on family capacity and resources as well as routines.
6. Provide coaching on developmental strategies.
7. Low- and high-tech Assistive technology and AAC for feeding, accessing environment, communication, and positioning.
8. Fine motor and adaptive development.
9. Collaborate with other disciplines as needed/requested to ensure quality of care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Strong time management skills
3. Able to take initiative
4. Action oriented
5. Technical learning
6. Commitment to ethical behavior
7. Honest and trustworthy
8. Strong work ethic
9. Commitment to the improvement of USU programs
10. Self motivated
11. Manage multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
12. Manage multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
13. Work well in a team environment
14. Decision making

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Must have a valid Utah Occupational Therapy license or the ability to obtain one.
• Job offer is contingent upon successfully passing background check.
• Maintenance of appropriate professional affiliation(s) needed to supervise undergraduate and graduate students during practicum, student teaching, and internships.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of typical development
• Experience and familiarity with assessments such as PDMS, Sensory Motor Profile, and other developmental criterion reference checklists.
• Reliable transportation to visit clients homes, as needed, and knowledge of technology to provide virtual coaching.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Incumbents work indoors and outdoors in various locations and conditions and can be exposed to weather, contaminants, and temperature changes. Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.

Outdoors, incumbents are not protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises, vibrations, from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds, retrieve and transport production equipment, and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.  Incumbents nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.