Occupational Therapist #ESF2920

Job Type : Full TimeLocation : New York, New YorkPay : Good pay and benefits! Job Description About Us: Occupational Therapist

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Benefits & Pay: Occupational Therapist

• Highly competitive pay $65000 - $70000 per Year.
• PTO & Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• License/CEU/commute reimbursement.
• Potential for Bonuses based on performance.
• Career Support and Networking Resources.
• Cash and Vacation Trips for referring your associates.

Position Details: Occupational Therapist

• Title: Occupational Therapist
• Location: New York, NY
• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite
• Position Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Responsibilities: Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students' documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develop and implement safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provide assessment, mandate recommendations, and intervention in related school-based areas of occupation (participation in academics, play/leisure, vocational, and self-care skills) and appropriately document or update annual therapy goals for students, as needed.
• Evaluate, document, and monitor provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with parents, school staff across all disciplines, and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, feeding, and other relevant factors, as needed.
• Fabricate, maintain, modify and monitor use of adaptive equipment and orthotics and train school staff regarding interventions involving assistive technology (AT) or other equipment.
• Assist with assessments related to assistive technology (AT) and/or durable medical equipment (DME) needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, facilitating orders, coordinating with vendors for delivery, fittings, etc. as needed.
• Attend and participate in scheduled supervision, department meetings, and activities.
• Be responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Occupational Therapist

• Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED).
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work with a great degree of self-direction and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in occupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities (preferred).

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