Occupational Therapist - Long Term Substitute (Starting 10/9/26)

Occupational Therapist - Lts

Title: Occupational Therapist - Lts, 2 positions

Position 1: approximately 8/25/26- 1/1/27

Position 2: approximately 10/9/26-2/22/27

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist and maintenance of such license throughout appointment.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluation, planning, and providing occupational therapy treatment to clients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Supervision is received from a higher-level administrator with leeway in carrying out the details of the work. While supervision is not a major function of this title, oversight and instruction will be provided to Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service.

Typical Work Activities: (illustrative only)

• Evaluated the degree of function and disability of clients unless contra-indicated by professional judgment or a physician's admission notes
• Develops a treatment plan based upon his findings, short-and long-term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with the physician's, diagnosis, prescription, or referral
• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be manual, industrial, recreational, or educational designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability
• Fabricates and applies hand splints, trains clients in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence
• Records on clients' charts all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries
• Participates with other facility/department personnel in the formulation of clients' total care plans, medical diagnosis, and progress reports
• Maintains program records including but not limited to the service budget, statistical reports of frequency and types of treatment and number of clients treated
• Confers periodically with various therapists, nurses, and physicians regarding all facets of client care and related activities
• Develops or assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures
• Participates in the selection of personnel in the occupational therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision
• Assists in the development of and instructs in the facility's/department in-service education and programs

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for patients; ability to plan and oversee the work of others; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary: Minimum starting salary $48,502 (prorated, negotiable based on experience)