Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Genesis Administrative Services • Town of Islip, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist, School Based serves students ages 3–21 with physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The role provides developmentally and educationally based occupational therapy interventions to support students’ safety, independence, and functional outcomes. The therapist delivers specialized individual and group instruction in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), assesses and documents progress, and collaborates with school personnel, families, and other professionals. The position includes flexible hours and may be part-time or full-time. It is a contract role paying $70–$90 per hour.

Requirements

• Appropriate state license.
• NYSED certification as Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
• Age-specific experience, special training, or expertise is required to serve the student population.
• For some preschool referrals, willingness to work with medically fragile students.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and programs through consistent schedules focused on functional, measurable outcomes.
• Initiate new program development to address needed functional outcomes.
• Deliver specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students’ IEPs.
• Collect data and complete reports about student goals and progress.
• Consult with teachers, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, primary care providers, and other treatment-team professionals.
• Assess and document student progress using formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Prepare annual review reports and goals in accordance with IEP dates and state guidelines.
• Provide occupational therapy expertise in developing functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Educate and support parents and caregivers regarding student progress and strategies for continued support outside school.
• Attend scheduled school-related meetings, including triennials, annual reviews, domain, referral, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings.
• Prepare suitable learning environments and materials.
• Provide screenings and evaluations to determine the need for skilled occupational therapy, including assessment of activities of daily living, mobility, range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, home needs, discharge planning, and maintenance programs.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.
• Coordinate with schools and families to obtain physician signatures or orders needed to initiate or continue services.
• Follow student safety guidelines for functional mobility and orientation, and follow exercises provided by other related service providers.
• Use communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by speech-language pathologists and itinerant providers.
• Follow school fire-drill and safety guidelines.
• Complete documentation to maintain quality therapy records and meet reimbursement, billing accuracy, and school requirements.
• Coordinate or participate in training for students, school staff, and families.
• Participate in school trainings, in-services, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Benefits for full-time and part-time team members; not applicable to 1099 workers.
• Access to clinical support teams.
• Training workshops that may provide professional development credit.
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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