Occupational Therapist- Camp Colonie (Temporary)
About The Position
We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Certified Occupational Therapist. What You'll Do As a Certified Occupational Therapist you provide Occupational Therapy services for children as needed. Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 Your Responsibilities Will Include Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed. Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress. Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system. Complete evaluations from referrals. COTA supervision. Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques. Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned. Assist in staff development and training. You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred. Compensation: $35.00-51.00/hr. Who We Are Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
- Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
Nice To Haves
- Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed.
- Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
- Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system.
- Complete evaluations from referrals.
- COTA supervision.
- Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques.
- Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned.
- Assist in staff development and training.
