Job Description

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in occupational therapy, a New York State License, NBCOT certification, experience and/or training in pediatrics.

Supervisory Role:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities:

The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.

1. Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
2. Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning. Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.
3. Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
4. Follows to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
5. Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
6. Supervises occupational therapy practitioners (OTA’s), occupational therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.
7. Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.
8. Perform other related duties as requested.

How to Apply

Occupational Therapist (BLC735) - Career Portal (dayforcehcm.com)

Bureaus: New York. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: School Network Staff. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.