OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
About The Position
Mary Cariola Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide students with sound clinical programs to meet their 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 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 requires designing or obtaining adaptive positioning systems and participating in the modification of adaptive equipment. Maintaining documentation, understanding the characteristics of the population served, and providing clinical instruction for future therapists are also key responsibilities. The center is committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion into all aspects of its work, fostering an environment where all are welcome and differences are respected.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
