Occupational Therapist- Education Services

YAI • New York, NY

105d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The position involves providing occupational therapy-based services to an assigned caseload, ensuring that services align with students' documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP). The role includes developing and implementing safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, assessing and making recommendations, and documenting or updating annual therapy goals for students as needed. The therapist will evaluate, document, and monitor service provision and student progress in a timely manner, while regularly communicating and collaborating with parents, school staff, and medical professionals regarding various factors affecting student participation. Additionally, the role involves fabricating, maintaining, modifying, and monitoring the use of adaptive equipment and orthotics, as well as assisting with assessments related to assistive technology and durable medical equipment needs. The therapist is also responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED).
• Well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a great degree of self-direction and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in occupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals.
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provides assessment, mandate recommendations, and intervention in related school-based areas of occupation.
• Evaluates, documents, and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner.
• Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff, and medical professionals.
• Fabrics, maintains, modifies, and monitors use of adaptive equipment and orthotics.
• Assists with assessments related to assistive technology and durable medical equipment needs.
• Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings, and activities.
• Responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $70,000 annually to $75,000 annually.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision).
• Paid Time Off and School Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement with employer match.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees