Occupational Therapist - Extended School Year

Typical Work Activities

• Performs initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to program
• Develops school based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities and tasks to be incorporated into the student's individualized education plan
• Implements pediatric occupational therapy or oversees activities implemented by therapy Assistants, providing supervision and guidance as necessary
• Maintains written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy or by state law
• Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress
• Communicates with teachers, classroom support staff, physicians and other staff with student contact to ascertain progress or additional needs
• Develops home based programs where appropriate
• Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs and monitors equipment status
• Copies daily time sheets and Medicaid statistic sheets as appropriate
• Conducts regular staff meetings with therapy assistants to review student progress and to adjust goals and activities as necessary

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and objectives of occupational therapy, especially as they apply to a pediatric caseload
• Good knowledge of occupational activities
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and physiology as they relate to the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving occupational therapy
• Working knowledge of basic physical and recreational activities
• Able to supervise the work of others
• Able to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Organizational ability
• Personal qualities necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist

Special Requirement

• Eligibility for a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of application, and possession of said license at time of appointment