Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Genesis Administrative Services • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

87d • $70 - $90

About The Position

Metro Therapy, Inc, a subsidiary of Powerback Rehab, has been serving the educational and developmental needs of pediatric populations in the greater New York City area for over thirty years. The company is locally run and continues to add diverse leaders who are dedicated to the community while bringing new insights to provide the best services for clients. Metro Therapy offers flexible scheduling, benefits for full-time and part-time team members, prompt payment for services, access to clinical support teams, and training workshops for professional development. The position is for an Occupational Therapist, School Based, who will work with students aged 3-21 with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• Initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules focusing on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Initiates new program development with a focus on needed functional outcomes.
• Delivers specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collects data and completes reports regarding the student’s goals and progress.
• Consults with other professionals on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.
• Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements.
• Provides occupational therapy expertise when developing FBAs/BIPs.
• Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.
• Attends all school-related meetings as scheduled.
• Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.
• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention.
• Supervises the COTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
• Communicates and follows up with the school and families to request appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based occupational therapy referrals.
• Follows safety guidelines and directives for the student in regard to functional mobility and orientation.
• Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined by the school.
• Provides and completes documentation to maintain quality of therapy records.
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for students, school staff, and families.
• Participates in school trainings, in-services, and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for full-time and part-time team members (not applicable for 1099)
• Prompt payment for services rendered (some positions)
• Access to clinical support teams
• Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees