Job description

The Occupational Therapist is primarily responsible for conducting formal and informal assessments and evaluations, developing treatment plans and providing mandated OT service to students as recommended by the Committee on Special Education (CSE). The OTR writes the related portion of the student’s IEP including functioning, goals and objectives. The OTR is also responsible for writing annual progress reports and daily notes. The OTR participates in team meetings, conducts in-service trainings for school staff and provides consultation/resource information, pertaining to OT, to teachers in the classroom.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screen each student upon intake to determine OT strengths/need and treatment options. Develop interim goals as necessary.
• Evaluate the student’s level of OT ability as it effects the learning process.
• Conduct evaluations and recommend OT services as determined by testing
• Conduct informal assessments and classroom observations for non-mandated students
• Complete Annual Review Reports, Evaluations, Assessments and Daily Progress Notes
• Provide individual and small group therapy as recommended by the CSE per the student’s IEP
• Provide in-service training to staff as needed. Consult with teachers.
• Attend classroom team-builder meetings
• Participate in CSE conferences on all caseload/mandated students
• Disseminate pertinent curriculum and sensory materials to classroom
• Identify the students strengths and needs, develop and implement treatment plan
• Order all needed OT supplies, maintain therapy room.
• Develop OT goals and objectives and enter relevant information into Clear Track IEP and EasyTrac systems.
• Maintain communication with all members of RJMCC treatment team.
• All other duties as assigned by principal.
• Reports essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid New York State Certification/License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Role characteristics:

• Children
• No travel

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sea Cliff, NY 11579: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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