Occupational Therapist- Education Services

YAI • New York, NY

122d • $65,000 - $70,000

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 the provision of services and student progress in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and using language that is comprehensible to caregivers. Regular communication and collaboration with parents, school staff across all disciplines, and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, and participation in activities are essential. The role also involves fabricating, maintaining, modifying, and monitoring the use of adaptive equipment and orthotics, as well as training school staff on interventions involving assistive technology (AT) or other equipment. Additionally, the therapist will assist with assessments related to AT and durable medical equipment (DME) needs, participate in clinics, document medical necessity, and coordinate with vendors for delivery and fittings. Participation in scheduled supervision, department meetings, and maintaining office and therapy room organization are also part of the responsibilities.

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 (AT) and/or durable medical equipment (DME) 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

• $65,000 annually to $70,000 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: 1-10 employees