Occupational Therapist (OT)

Liberty Resources•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Liberty POST is seeking an Early Childhood Occupational Therapist to provide services to children from birth through age 5 through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs throughout Western New York. The organization uses a collaborative team approach to provide evaluations, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play, with a focus on children’s natural learning environments and each family’s strengths and needs. The Occupational Therapist evaluates children, monitors their progress, and adjusts treatment plans. The role includes documenting evaluations, treatments, and progress in an electronic medical record; preparing detailed analyses and reports; maintaining confidential records; and following applicable state laws and regulations for Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education. The position is available part-time and/or full-time. Listed pay rates vary by service type and duration: Early Intervention services range from $42 to $58 per session, Early Intervention evaluations pay $110, CPSE services range from $37 to $72 per session, and CPSE evaluations pay $110.

Requirements

Current New York State licensure and/or certification in Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge of MS Word and comfort working with computer systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Early childhood experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate children and monitor and track their progress, adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Test and evaluate children’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
Record initial evaluations, treatment, and progress promptly in the Electronic Medical Record system.
Write detailed analyses and reports.
Organize and maintain the confidentiality of children’s records and other documentation.
Follow state laws and regulations pertaining to Early Intervention and CPSE/CSE special education.