What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Upstate Cerebral Palsy- Greater Utica|Rome|Valley Opportunities?
Pay $57,755.80 - $66,284.40 annually / 12-Month School Calendar!
The Registered Occupational Therapist is responsible to evaluate and assess program participants, educate individuals and team members, complete required documentation, communicate wit other health care professionals on the program participants’ IPP/IEP, assist with departmental maintenance and supplies, participate in Agency activities, assist in orientation to the department and assist with equipment adaptation.
Core Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess program participants on an ongoing basis.
- Plan and implement appropriate treatment and goals based upon the evaluation.
- Educate findings of the evaluation, established treatment plants, methods of treatment, and if possible, the individual’s prognosis.
- Educate team members about on-going services, injury prevention, range of motion, positioning and any other area within the scope of occupational therapy.
- Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
- Communicates with other health care professionals relating to all aspects of the Individual Program Plan IP and Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist in orienting students, volunteers and new therapists within the program; provide supervision for therapy assistants as required.
- Provides assessment, fabrication and modification and repair of splints and other adaptive equipment.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy plus must be registered.
- Current OTR licensure
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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Salary : $57,756 - $66,284