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School-Based Occupational Therapy Supervisor

School-Based Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit to vbarton@neo.easterseals.com Click here to download the PDF application.

JOB LOCATION:
299 Edwards Street, Youngstown Ohio 44502

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The School-Based Occupational Therapy Supervisor provides clinical supervision and oversight to a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) delivering occupational therapy services within school settings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Provide clinical supervision and oversight of the COTA in accordance with Ohio occupational therapy licensure requirements and applicable professional standards.
  • Review and provide guidance regarding student treatment plans, goals, and interventions to ensure services align with evaluations and established recommendations.
  • Monitor student progress through review of documentation, progress reports, and service outcomes.
  • Review and approve clinical documentation, progress notes, and other required records as appropriate.
  • Provide ongoing consultation and clinical guidance to the COTA regarding student needs, intervention strategies, modifications, and barriers to progress.
  • Collaborate with school personnel, including teachers, intervention specialists, administrators, and other related service providers, to support student participation and functional performance in the educational environment.
  • Participate in team meetings, IEP discussions, and other school-related meetings as needed to provide occupational therapy expertise.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, school district requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies.
  • Identify concerns related to student progress, service delivery, or clinical practice and provide appropriate recommendations and follow-up.
  • Maintain required supervision records and communicate regularly with the COTA regarding performance, clinical needs, and professional development.
  • Support quality assurance initiatives and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and student-centered occupational therapy services.
  • All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current, unrestricted Ohio licensure by the Board of Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers.
  • Minimum of two years of occupational therapy experience preferred, with school-based or pediatric experience strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to provide appropriate guidance and oversight to a COTA.
  • Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, fine motor development, visual motor integration, and functional skills that impact student participation in the school environment.
  • Ability to review and interpret treatment plans, clinical documentation, and student progress.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage supervisory responsibilities across multiple students and school settings.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and professional guidance.
  • Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and student-centered service delivery.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity and sound judgment, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive interactions.         
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize the scheduling of work.

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Proficient use of standard office equipment, Microsoft Office applications, applicable software programs, and other technology required to perform assigned duties.
  • Therapy, adaptive, mobility, and position equipment may be utilized in the delivery of client care. 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and a full range of body motion.
  • Lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Potential exposure to blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ $60 per hour 

Classification: Per Diem 

Drug-Free Workplace/EOE