Occupational Therapist (Brookville)

Brookville Center for Children’s Services•Glen Head, NY

1d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations and therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEPs and IFSPs. The role includes assessing student needs, developing objective goals, and providing therapeutic activities and strategies to support motor control, developmental skills, upper-extremity functioning, fine motor development, sensory-motor skills, and perceptual skills. Services are provided according to the frequency, duration, and location specified in each student’s IEP or IFSP. The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team, communicates with professional staff and families, shares progress and strategies for use in classroom and home environments, and participates in assigned conferences and meetings. The role also requires accurate and timely documentation, reports, and evaluations in compliance with applicable oversight requirements. The therapist supports student health and safety, maintains a suitable therapy environment, follows organizational and regulatory policies, participates in professional development and supervision, and provides culturally responsive services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
New York State licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and neuromotor development, as normally acquired through an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience with preschool- and school-age students with special needs.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ needs using a variety of formal and informal measures.
Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and develop objective goals for students’ IEPs or IFSPs.
Develop and implement therapeutic activities and strategies to facilitate motor control and developmental skills, including upper-extremity functioning, fine motor development, sensory-motor skills, and perceptual skills.
Provide occupational therapy services according to the frequency, duration, and location specified in students’ IEPs or IFSPs.
Address students’ behavioral needs using positive behavior supports and by following behavioral support plans.
Participate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Inform team members of students’ progress and provide activities to carry over into classroom and home environments.
Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
Participate in assigned parent, team, CPSE, CSE, and/or IFSP conferences, which may include evening meetings.
Maintain professional interactions with families and ongoing communication with parents or guardians about student progress and intervention strategies.
Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families as needed.
Complete and maintain required paperwork accurately and on time.
Prepare reports and evaluations that are accurate, concise, and timely.
Recognize problems and report them immediately.
Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and effective time management.
Supervise interns as requested and communicate with university supervisors about intern progress.
Maintain required certification and/or licensure through continuing education, renewal, and annual dues as required.
Participate in occupational therapy screenings as requested.
Determine the need for and implement sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment as appropriate.
Maintain a healthy, safe, and attractive environment and be responsible for student health and safety.
Perform other assigned duties and follow program-specific policies and procedures.
Participate in continuing education and required in-services, and seek support to develop knowledge relevant to students in the program.
Follow organizational and regulatory requirements, including corporate compliance, ethical conduct, quality improvement, emergency and fire safety protocols, infection control, required health examinations and immunizations, and active student supervision.
Understand students’ special needs and adapt strategies, activities, and therapeutic interventions to individual needs.
Respond promptly to student or parent/guardian requests, refer to an appropriate care-team member when necessary, and inform the supervisor of actions taken.
Promote positive coworker relationships, teamwork, and cooperation; demonstrate flexibility in handling multiple responsibilities.
Provide high-quality service, maintain child and family confidentiality, and interact courteously and considerately with students, families, visitors, vendors, and employees.
Participate actively in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification, and implementing recommendations.
Communicate and interact effectively across cultures and across differences in disability, gender, ethnicity, and race.
Manage personal behavior to help create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment and deliver culturally responsive services to students and families.