What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at The Bridge Inc.?
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides recommendations and interventions as part of a mobile multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including older adults, who reside in supportive housing. The role involves delivering direct client care, conducting assessments, recommending adaptive strategies and equipment, and promoting independence and daily functioning. The OT also provides professional consultation, guidance, and education to residential staff to support the effective use of occupational therapy techniques and best practices in meeting residents’ needs.
Essential Position Functions:
- Provide professional consultation to supportive housing staff working with special populations.
- Support frontline staff by establishing strategies and best practices for utilizing occupational therapy (OT) techniques with residential clients.
- Deliver interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, including conducting relevant assessments to screen for limitations and providing recommendations on energy conservation techniques, durable medical equipment, and strength-building exercises.
- Work with external agencies to make referrals to appropriate community-based services, provide psychoeducation, and conduct apartment assessments as needed to recommend modifications.
- Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensures at the time of hire.
- 1 or more years of experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic medical conditions, people precariously housed or unhoused, and/or related fields.
- Ability to travel throughout New York City.
- Computer literacy is required. Ability to use agency Electronic Health Records to document services and track data.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current valid NYS licensure or temporary licensure at the time of application? Please provide details regarding your degree and licensure status.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- older adults with chronic conditions or housing instability: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10027 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000