• Abides by licensure requirements of the State of GA
• Follows policies and procedures of the Georgia Academy for the Blind in addition to federal and state laws regarding OT in the school system
• Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding confidentiality
• Dons PPE as necessary
• Follows Universal Precautions
• Uses CPR or other life-saving measures, if required
• Stores equipment after use and keeps work area used by students free of potential hazards
• Follows state laws regarding school safety, in addition to Bibb County school system policies
• Reports any policy or law violations to FW supervisor and/or FW coordinator
• Uses only those techniques …show more content…
• Takes direction from OTR in providing client-centered and goal-focused treatment sessions
• Identifies short-term objectives that will help the student meet long-term goals
• Uses treatment approaches that are appropriate to the student’s goals
• Seeks instruction regarding treatment from OTR
• Collaborates with OTR regarding evaluation results
• Develops treatment schedule based upon IDEA/Medicare/school system reimbursement guidelines
• Implements a treatment plan that interests and motivates the student to meet goals
• Selects treatment methods specific to student’s disability or need as addressed by the IEP/504 Plan
• Incorporates student’s need for accommodations in treatment
• Ensures that occupations noted in LTGs are addressed by treatment plans
• Provides instruction and education regarding treatment methods, classroom activities and home-care plans to the student, families/caregivers, and teachers
• Ensures that student receives OT treatment as scheduled
• Provides treatment in the least restrictive environment
• Uses “Just Right Challenge” guidelines when developing and adjusting treatment plan as student progresses in treatment
• Understands that treatment is fluid but not always …show more content…
• Notifies other treatment team members of relevant issues
• Uses terminology appropriate to student, parents/caregivers, teachers, other treatment team members
• Makes eye contact
• Uses proper grammar and language free of slang or colloquialisms
• Uses appropriate form of communication based upon the situation
• Exhibits professionalism
• Displays good posture and deportment
• Uses style approved or recommended by site
• Properly uses computer software for documentation
• Uses professional penmanship using black, waterproof ink (unless otherwise directed)
• If possible uses an online grammar-checking software
• Seeks out conferences providing continuing education related to pediatrics in the school system
• Confers with OTR or other therapy team members regarding questions or suggestions regarding treatment
• Stays informed of the latest and most relevant research topics
• Pursues appropriate certifications such as PAMs
• Acknowledges constructive criticism and endeavors to correct behavior
• Asks for clarification and collaboration to rectify issues
• Takes responsibility for actions
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Arrives on time
• Is prepared for meetings and treatment sessions
• Effectively manages