Therapist Occupational

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. Occupational Therapist

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

$750– on completion of 3 months of employment

$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

Qualifications:

• New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Qualifications must meet Medicaid eligibility standards
• Willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to provide direct occupational therapy services to students with disabilities.
• Sensitivity to the communication, academic and social needs of the students with developmental disabilities at all levels of independence.

Accountability:

• Directly accountable to the school-age coordinator and indirectly accountable to the Executive Director

Responsibilities:

• Direct treatment of a minimum 50 sessions per week at the School Age level.
• Daily completion of session notes.
• Daily CM 2/attendance card completion
• Monthly completion of departmental daily note/CM2 review for the OT department. Submission of completed daily notes and CM2 billing on the last day of the month to the School Age Coordinator.
• Monthly updates and monitoring of Occupational Therapy attendance cards/databases.
• OT Quarterly/Annual CM5 Progress Reports – coordinates completion and collection of all OT reports, goals, and regression summaries. Submits copies to classroom teachers and School Age Coordinator for distribution to parent/school district
• OT IEP Direct Quarterly updates—ensures completion of all IEP Direct updates according to HCDS due dates or annual review meeting schedules.
• Ensures all paperwork is in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Instructional Programming/curriculum development to address occupational therapy needs of school-age students.
• Maintain and organize treatment gym and supplies.
• Assist in researching and ordering new equipment and supplies.
• Attend parent and staff meetings and in-services offered by Hawthorne Country Day.
• Conduct OT evaluations for students when requested by the School Age Coordinator and School District(s).
• Timely completion of paperwork including, but not limited to, daily notes, quarterly progress notes with attendance codes, parent correspondence, IEP goal selection, CM 2 forms, department attendance sheets, and any other required documentation stating progress or regression as requested by the school district or School Age Coordinator.
• Complies with NYSED, DOH, and HCDS paperwork requirements and IEP Direct
• Complies with documentation requirements (including physician recommendations/ prescriptions)
• Complies with all NYSED DOH requirements/audits
• Ensuring Medicaid compliance
• Attends required trainings to ensure compliance with current requirements by NYSED, DOH, Medicaid, and HCDS
• Prepares closed files for storage at the end of each school year and summer
• Take necessary courses/workshops to maintain OT licensure.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate treatment to school-age children as outlined in the IEP goals and directives.
• Provide ongoing classroom communication with the teachers as well as the parents regarding child's progress and assist in home program implementation.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to thrive in.
• Follow all of the staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Staff Handbook. Dress should be neat and appropriate for the environment. Refer directly to the Department Head in reference to any questions or concerns.
• Acts as OT department liaison with institutes of higher education, for whom we are providing clinical training
• Arrives at work on time every day.
• Protects the health, safety, and welfare of all students at all times.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Responsibilities:

· Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during work hours.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the position's requirements can be fully met.

· Must function independently, have personal integrity, be flexible, and able to work effectively with other personnel.

· Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• *MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.