Occupational Therapist

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

1d • $60,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based
services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social,
and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we
serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about
making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors,
great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join
our team.

Your Impact as an Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy service while
supporting the transdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a New York State accredited college or university
• Licensed and registered by the State Education Department in Occupational Therapy
• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®)
• Must be First Aid, CPR and SCIP-R certified; fingerprint clearance through Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)

Responsibilities

• Deliver services as mandated
• Create and maintain all required documentation
• Participate as part of the educational/clinical team for each student
• Applies best, evidence based, practice methods
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
• Perform any other duty as requested by your supervisor

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• License Reimbursement
• Ongoing Professional Development
• On-site mentorship from senior staff
• Health, dental and vision insurance/Opt-out payment (up to $1,000 per year)
• Sign-on Bonus available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level