2 occupational therapist jobs found in Asheville, NC

Job Description Percent Employed : 100% Months of Employment : 10 Position Type : Permanent Level of Benefits : Full benefits Pay Range : Occupationnal Therapist Salary Schedule + [8.5% - 16% local supplement] Position Purpose: Occupational Therapy is a service provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist to address the functional needs of an individual as they relate to sensory, motor, postural or emotional development, adaptive behavior and play, and the performance of self-help skills. These services are designed to improve, restore or maintain the individual's functional ability to perform tasks in educational settings. In an educational setting, occupational therapy services are provided to enable identified special education students ages 3-21 to benefit from special education or regular education in the least restrictive environment. Minimum Degree Level : Be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in the state of North Carolina. Requirements...

Job Description ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB STATUS: FULL-TIME/10-MONTHS LOCATION: DISTRICT CONTACT: [email protected] GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Employed in the public school system to facilitate the handicapped student's independent functioning with the use of purposeful, goal-oriented activity. This goal is accomplished by the occupational therapist through screening, evaluation, treatment, and consultation. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Screens and evaluates students with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities in the areas of gross and fine motor functions, independent living skills, and sensory and perceptual-motor skills. Plans intervention and service delivery programs to meet the students' individual needs. Implements direct, indirect, and management programs based on intervention goals determined by evaluation results. Provides information and...