Occupational Therapist - Hyde Park Education Center

Who We Need

We are looking for patient, energetic and passionate Occupational Therapist for our Hyde Park Education Program. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the educational programming for all school-age children at every level of ability.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:00pm
• 35 hours per week
• 48 weeks per year (includes a 6-week summer program)

Annual Salary

• $65,271.00 - $66,271.00

Responsibilities

• Performs all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations and determines appropriate short and long-term goals for students on caseload.
• Plans and implements appropriate occupational therapy program.
• Schedules assigned caseload in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services.
• Evaluates new referrals to determine need for service.
• Responsible for written documentation as required by school and preschool policies. Must adhere to paperwork deadlines, agency forms, and content.
• Affirms student’s needs (in collaboration with clinical and educational staff as indicated) Responsible for recommending, fabricating, and adapting equipment for assigned caseload, according to Abilities First, Inc. policies and with assistance from equipment technician.
• Responsible for regularly communicating with parents, classroom staff, and related service personnel, regarding individual students' program and progress.
• Informs appropriate staff and parent/primary caretaker of need for periodic reassessment of student by a physician.
• Participates in staff meetings, team meetings, and parent/teacher conferences when indicated.
• Supervises COTA’s as assigned by Administrative Staff.
• Participates in supervision and training of Occupational Therapy and Occupational therapy Assistant affiliating students as assigned by Administrative Staff
• As requested, attends CSE annual reviews and other such meetings relating to child’s therapy needs in the educational setting
• Assists in maintenance of treatment sites.
• Provided departmental in services when indicated.
• Must have a current NYS driver’s license, free of moving violations (amendable to Class E); deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.

Perks & Benefits

• Time to Recharge – Personal, sick, and holidays built around the school calendar
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered
• Plan for The Future – 401(k) with employer match and employer-paid life insurance
• Level Up Your Skills– Tuition reimbursement and online training through the College of Direct Support (and to boost your earning potential)
• Get Paid When You Need It – On Demand Pay gives you access to earnings as early as the next day
• Exclusive Extras – Employee discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, and more

Qualifications

• BS/MS Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college required.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, with NYS Department of Education required.
• Clean driver’s license that is deemed “acceptable” by our insurance carrier.
• Handle with Care, CPR, SFA, and Med Certification a plus. Ability to obtain these certifications required.
• Background check by NYS OPWDD required.
• Lifting and maneuvering of individuals is required.
• Have the ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.