Occupational Therapist- Education Services

YAI • New York, NY

1d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload, focusing on students' documented therapy goals, including those in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The therapist will develop and implement safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, conduct assessments, make recommendations, and provide intervention in areas such as academics, play/leisure, vocational skills, and self-care. Documentation of progress and goals will be maintained in line with organizational policies and regulatory bodies. Collaboration with parents, school staff, and medical professionals is essential, as is the fabrication, maintenance, and monitoring of adaptive equipment and orthotics. The role also involves assisting with assistive technology (AT) and durable medical equipment (DME) needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, and coordinating with vendors. The therapist will attend supervision and department meetings, and maintain office and therapy room organization.

Requirements

• Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED).
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work with a great degree of self-direction and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in occupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provides assessment, mandate recommendations, and intervention in related school-based areas of occupation (participation in academics, play/leisure, vocational, and self-care skills) and appropriately documents or updates annual therapy goals for students, as needed.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.
• Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, feeding and other relevant factors, as needed.
• Fabricates, maintains, modifies and monitors use of adaptive equipment and orthotics and trains school staff regarding interventions involving AT or other equipment.
• Assists with assessments related to assistive technology (AT) and/or durable medical equipment (DME) needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, facilitating orders, coordinating with vendors for delivery, fittings, etc. as needed.
• Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities.
• Responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid Time Off and School Holidays
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

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