Pasco County Schools

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reports to:	Site Administrator
Job Group:	School-Related Personnel

FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Job Code:	4202
Salary Schedule:	PG14

This employee is responsible for assisting the occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

Assisting the Occupational Therapist:
1. Evaluations and re-evaluations under the supervision of the occupational therapist.
2. The maintenance of medical, staffing, and evaluation records.
3. The design and construction of adaptive equipment, assistance devices and orthotic devices.
4. Contacting physicians, agencies, and other persons to obtain information as requested by the therapist.
5. Preparing materials for the therapist.
6. Collecting of materials and equipment used in providing therapy.
7. Maintaining equipment used in the therapy lab.
8. Collection of pertinent data.
9. Providing clerical support.
Assisting Students:
1. Providing occupational therapy to students under the supervision of the therapist.
2. With the performance of daily activities.
Continuing professional growth by means educational meetings, workshops, visiting related facilities, and reading professional literature.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in Florida by the Board of Medical Examiners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a like position.
Expertise in pediatric therapy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, scanners, etc.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.