Occup Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Overview of Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist must possess knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories, models of practice and principles to provide quality evidence based Occupational Therapy services. The Occupational Therapist must be skilled in gathering thorough screening and evaluation data; development and implementation of IEPs to meet the individual needs of the student. The Occupational Therapist must have the ability to select, adapt and sequence relevant occupational and purposeful activities that support intervention goals; The Occupational Therapist will work in direct collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team to maintain the integrity and advance the development of the Orchard School Occupational Therapy Department, including the optimal usage, safety and proper maintenance of our sensory rooms.  This is a 12 month position-10 month school year with a mandatory six week summer program. Vacations are in accordance with the school calendar and the schedule is 8am-3:30pm daily with Wednesdays ending at 5pm to allow for school meetings, professional developments, and trainings.

The Occupational Therapist is expected to have initiative and a strong work ethic and to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs to meet our treatment outcome goals. Some additional beneficial professional skills could include training in attachment-focused sensory integration approaches, trauma treatment and trauma informed care, and strong writing and presenting skills. 

Schedule: 10 month school year and 6 week summer program

Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference; 3:00pm-5:00pm.

  Essential Duties of Occupational Therapist

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to, the ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, activity demands, contexts, and student factors to implement the intervention plan; ability to recognize occupational performance deficits in all areas of occupation.  
• Participate actively as a treatment team member in staff meetings, team meetings, in-service and trainings.
• Work closely with ANDRUS staff and families to develop classrooms and individual interventions that are targeted to support children’s sensory needs to enable them to learn better.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, progress notes and other required documentation and clear communication between teachers, teacher’s assistants, milieu therapists, related services providers, residential staff, and families.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments for continued development and implementation of campus wide approach that emphasizes self-regulation.
• Assess and make recommendations regarding the use of adaptive equipment as needed and provide written justification.  
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments.

Essential Qualifications of Occupational Therapist

Key qualifications include:  

• Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by NBCOT and completion of all fieldwork requirements. Master’s Degree or higher preferred

• Certification as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current New York State license as an Occupational Therapist.

• 2 Years of related experience with children, with at least 1 in setting serving children who have self-regulation challenges, trauma histories, or are on the autism spectrum
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Benefits of Occupational Therapist

• Generous PTO, holidays, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development  

Physical/Travel Requirements 

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30 lbs.
• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
• The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.