Occupational Therapist

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The University of Mississippi

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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

1. Master’s Degree
2. Minimum of 3 years experience
3. 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.

Facility: Willie Price Lab School (11394811)

Department: Administrative/Professional
and Clerical