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23 Nov
2021
School Network Staff Occupational Therapist
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.
- Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
- 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.
- Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
- Follows to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
- Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
- Supervises occupational therapy practitioners (OTA’s), occupational therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.
- Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.
- Perform other related duties as requested.