Occupational Therapist

Mary Cariola Center•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Cariola Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide sound clinical programs to meet students' Occupational Therapy needs as outlined on their Individual Education Plan (IEP). This role involves conducting clinical programs in individual and/or group sessions, providing consultation and training to classroom staff, and developing appropriate sensory motor programs. The Occupational Therapist will also work cooperatively with team members on feeding programs, attend various meetings, and collaborate with parents to provide home programs. Additionally, the position involves designing and obtaining adaptive positioning systems and equipment, maintaining documentation, understanding the population served, and providing clinical instruction for future therapists. This is a 12-month position with a salary range of $51,500-$75,000 per year, based on experience and education. Mary Cariola Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion, fostering an environment where all are welcome and differences are respected and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
NYS Occupational Therapy license (or in pursuit of)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Prior experience in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Provide students with sound clinical programs to meet their Occupational Therapy needs as outlined on their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Conduct clinical programs in individual and/or group sessions as per the IEP
Provide on-going consultation, training, and support for classroom staff to carry over therapeutic programs
Provide students with appropriate sensory motor programs
Work cooperatively with team members in the evaluation and development of prescriptive feeding programs designed to improve oral motor abilities
Attend various discipline related meetings and in-services (e.g. team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, staff development days)
Work closely with parents to provide appropriate home programs
Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and implementing goals and recommendations for each student
Design and/or obtain adaptive positioning systems necessary to provide proper alignment and facilitate independent movement patterns (e.g. wheel chairs, standers)
Participate in the design and/or modification of adaptive equipment or devices (e.g. utensils, switches)
Maintain written documentation in accordance with departmental and agency regulations
Understand the psychological, social and medical characteristics of the population served
Provide clinical instruction for future therapists
Other duties as assigned