Occupational Therapist

Description

An Occupational therapist will be providing therapeutic services directly to students by developing functional living skill goals, tracking student's progress, and communicating with parents.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Provide comprehensive services for students with disabilities

• Develop and implement screening procedures following rules, regulations, and procedures to identify students who need corrective instruction.

• Use observation, conferences with staff and various assessment techniques to make evaluations.

• Plan and deliver treatment for students with deficiencies in individual and small group settings.

• Provide regular evaluation of students to determine effectiveness of services.

• Accurately produce all records and reports as required by law and regulation or by school.

• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with administration, instructional staff, students and parents with the school and community.

• Adhere to the New York State rules and regulations, school's policies and procedures and contractual obligations.

• Be able to lift a min. of 50 lbs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Organized

• Good communication skills

• Effective writer

• Team Player

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in field preferred
• Must be registered and licensed in NY