FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN: Internship

PAY RANGE: Unpaid

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SUPERVISOR: Occupational Therapist

LAST UPDATED: 02/15/2023

JOB SUMMARY: The occupational therapist intern completes all tasks under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist employed by Cherry Creek School District. Occupational therapist interns are students in a doctor of occupational therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, or an occupational therapist assistant program. Occupational therapist interns perform aspects of occupational therapy care as delegated by their assigned clinical instructor. The occupational therapist intern promotes collaborative relationships among the school community: parents, staff, administration, community agencies, private medical providers, and other community members and aligns consistently with the core values of Cherry Creek School District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Evaluates the student’s functional abilities through a variety of methods including histories, interviews, standardized assessments, skilled observation, and checklists.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report, which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment to help direct program development and guide evidence-based intervention.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop a comprehensive educational plan.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation within the school environment.
• Adapts and modifies the environment, including use of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and training instructional staff, to meet individual needs and promote student independence.
• Educates students, staff, and family to facilitate skill development and practice as well as maintain health and safety.
• Monitors the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards and state and district guidelines.
• Provides supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with Colorado Occupational Therapy Practice Act and district guidelines.
• Assists in managing inventory of therapeutic equipment and supplies.
• Seeks out evidence-based resources and practices clinical reasoning to make decisions.
• Uses Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
• Participates in weekly planning sessions with their clinical instructor to promote their progression through the clinical curriculum.
• Completes a project or presentation of specific interest to the occupational therapy staff as directed by their clinical instructor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Currently enrolled in an occupational therapy/therapist assistant education program
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment and computer software systems
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, collaboration, and planning skills
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Colorado driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• Colorado Special Services Provider (SSP) Internship Authorization (required, only if interested in subbing during internship)
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) 
• Primarily works indoors 
• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Occasional climbing
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Eye/hand coordination
• Basic manual dexterity
• Speaking and hearing
• Moderate noise level
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Normal office environment
• Normal school environment