OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OT - FLEX HOURS

UCP of Long Island • Brentwood, NY

8d • $60 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

UCP Long Island is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. This is a Part-Time Independent Contractor position, requiring 2-5 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on the needs of the individuals served. The role involves evaluating and providing overall Occupational Therapy services to individuals in our residential program, focusing on sensorimotor rehabilitation, activities for daily living training, and range of motion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• NYS license in Occupational Therapy
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Participates in the treatment of individuals through the use of physical agents; appropriate exercise, stretching, or other generally accepted therapeutic practices.
• Participates in the assessment of fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions.
• Determines therapeutic goals and re-evaluates individuals in program.
• Communicates therapeutic procedures to individuals, parents/advocates, Habilitation Specialists, and other staff members.
• Maintains current record of individuals' status, therapeutic interventions noted, and progress recommended.
• Consults with equipment technicians and other adaptive equipment dealers as needed.
• Performs all other duties pertaining to the position.
• Directly supervises OT Assistants, students and observational volunteers in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training/in-servicing employees in work related functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level