The Occupational Therapist I provides center- and/or home-based therapy and parent training to assist in the development of fine motor, oral motor, and adaptive living skills for children with developmental disabilities and their families. In addition, the Occupational Therapist I assists the family with the coordination of all community services (e.g., school, medical, social, etc.). The Occupational Therapist I is also responsible for providing consultation to other team members, as needed.
The Occupational Therapist II will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, and supervision of therapy programs for persons with neuromotor dysfunction. The Occupational Therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and community agencies, clinical supervision of OT students, COTAs, and volunteers/aides, and maintain appropriate patient records. Develops and/or coordinates patient and staff education programs within area of specialty and assures continuity in clinical and patient education programs and demonstrates leadership and high level of expertise in their specialty area. Has the potential to participate in clinical research within specialty area.