Salary Range: $51,500 - $65,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sensitivity to cultural diversity of others

Provides students with appropriate sensory motor programs that will be conducted in individual or group sessions.

Provides on-going consultation, training and support for classroom staff to carry over therapeutic programs.

Works cooperatively with team members in the evaluation and development of prescriptive feeding programs designed to improve oral motor abilities.

Attends various discipline related meetings and inservices (e.g. team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, staffings, staff development days.)

Works closely with parents to provide appropriate home programs.

Works cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and implementing goals and recommendations for each student.

Designs and/or obtains adaptive positioning systems necessary to provide proper alignment and facilitate independent movement patterns (e.g. wheel chairs, standers.)

Participates in the design and/or modification of adaptive equipment or devices (e.g. utensils, switches.)

Maintains written documentation in accordance with departmental and agency regulations.

Understands the psychological, social and medical characteristics of the population served by the Agency.

Provides clinical instruction for future therapists according to each college's requirements and the OT/PT department student guidelines.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree (M. A.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Occupational Therapy plus have or be in pursuit of New York State licensure. Prior experience desirable, but not necessary.