Occupational Therapist

Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to children in an educational setting, focusing on developmental needs and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with educators and parents to create individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s goals and needs.
• Work in a structured environment following a school calendar, including summer school sessions.
• Utilize advanced evaluation techniques to assess and address specific developmental challenges.
• Document therapy sessions and progress according to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure treatment areas are organized and functional.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and maintain licensure.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants and students, ensuring adherence to therapy plans and standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Implement occupational therapy intervention plans, collaborating with educators and caregivers for optimal outcomes.
• Screen and evaluate children to gather data for therapy planning and intervention strategies.
• Perform specialized assessments to address individual developmental needs.
• Document therapy services and progress for organizational and third-party compliance.
• Adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies in therapy practices.
• Maintain and organize therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Supervise and mentor occupational therapy assistants and students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and meet licensure requirements.
• Perform additional duties as requested to support organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid New York State License.
• NBCOT certification and experience or training in pediatric occupational therapy.
• Strong understanding of therapy intervention planning and implementation.
• Ability to perform advanced evaluations and assessments tailored to individual needs.
• Proficiency in documenting therapy services for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Commitment to ethical standards and professional development activities.
• Capability to supervise and mentor assistants and students effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Flexibility to adapt to additional duties as required by the organization.