Occupational Therapist

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Department Summary

Willie Price is the preschool/lab school associated with the School of Education. The school serves children ages two through Kindergarten. The staff works closely together to collaborate and provide a developmentally appropriate play based education for the children they teach. Willie Price is accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health. The school is truly the happiest place on campus and to quote one of our current students, it is "the goodest thing ever!"

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 10

Min Mid Max

$68,681 $85,841 $103,001

Role Summary

Plans and conducts individualized therapy programs to help constituents develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily tasks.

Examples of Work Performed

Screening all children at the school to asses for needed therapy services

Providing play-based treatments in order to facilitate progress towards age appropriate developmental milestones

Collaborating with teachers to make needed adjustments in the classrooms

Collaborating with and education families to maximize carryover routines at home

Working with staff to development weekly scheduling for children requiring services

Helping to work with the team to develop the new Evaluation Center

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Conducts tests and assessments to gauge performance baselines

2. Formulates individual therapy programs based on patient needs and goals

3. Recommends adaptive equipment and trains constituents in their use

4. Maintains accurate patient records and prepares progress reports

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Minimum of 3 years experience

Work with children ages 2-6 preferred

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.