Occupational Therapist- Limited Permit- Education

YAI•New York, NY

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works under appropriate supervision as required by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions and performs duties only as directed or authorized by the supervising occupational therapist. The role provides occupational therapy services to an assigned student caseload in accordance with documented therapy goals, including goals in students’ instructional and therapeutic focus areas and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Occupational Therapist develops and implements safe, appropriate interventions; provides assessments and mandate recommendations; and supports participation in school-based occupations such as academics, play and leisure, vocational activities, and self-care. The position evaluates and documents services and student progress, updates therapy goals as needed, and communicates with caregivers, school staff, and medical professionals. The role also supports adaptive equipment, orthotics, assistive technology (AT), and durable medical equipment (DME), including assessment, documentation of medical necessity, coordination with providers and vendors, staff training, and equipment fittings as needed. The Occupational Therapist participates in supervision and department activities and maintains an organized office and therapy room.

Requirements

Valid Limited Permit to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).
Well organized, with superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Able to work with a great degree of self-direction and focus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Perform duties under appropriate supervision and only as directed or authorized by the supervising occupational therapist, consistent with NYSED requirements.
Provide occupational therapy-based services to an assigned caseload in line with students’ documented therapy goals, including IEP goals and goals in instructional and therapeutic focus areas.
Develop and implement safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Assess students, make mandate recommendations, and provide intervention in school-based occupations, including academics, play and leisure, vocational activities, and self-care skills.
Document and monitor services and student progress in a timely manner, in accordance with organizational and governing-body policies and in language caregivers can understand.
Document or update annual therapy goals as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with parents, school staff across disciplines, and medical professionals about health, equipment use, participation, positioning, feeding, and other relevant factors as needed.
Fabricate, maintain, and modify adaptive equipment and orthotics; monitor their use and train school staff on interventions involving assistive technology or other equipment.
Assist with assessments of assistive technology and durable medical equipment needs, including clinic participation, medical-necessity documentation, measurements, work with providers, order facilitation, and vendor coordination for delivery and fittings as needed.
Attend and participate in scheduled supervision, department meetings, and activities.
Maintain office and therapy room organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.