Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapist

Volunteers of American Greater New York•The Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and students. Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in occupational therapy
New York State License
NBCOT certification
experience and/or training in pediatrics

Responsibilities

Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning.
Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.
Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
Follows to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
Supervises occupational therapy practitioners (OTA’s), occupational therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.
Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.