Occupational Therapist (Summer School)

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

The Center for Disability Services is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Summer School Program in Schenectady, NY!

Program Dates:

• Summer Program: July 8th – August 21st

• Orientation Dates: July 7th & 8th

This position works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members including teachers, teacher assistants, school districts, and families to ensure quality, state-of-the-art, cost effective services to all students.

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality occupational therapy services

• Assesses current level of function

• Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan

• Maintains complete and accurate clinical documentation

• Evaluates treatment outcomes and modifies treatment plans as needed

• Completes student evaluation as assigned, which include initial evaluations, reevaluations, and wheelchair evaluations

• Completes report cards and annual student reviews

• Supervises assigned Occupational Therapy Assistants or student interns as needed

• Reviews and cosigns documentation completed by Occupational Therapy Assistants and students as assigned

• Communicates with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, vendors, school districts and county service providers

• Maintains clinical and professional knowledge base

• Complies with Federal, State and local legal and professional requirements

Requirements:

• Masters degree in field of Occupational Therapy

• Specialized training, license, certification, skills: Current NYS Licensure as an Occupational Therapist

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

At the Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices

Compensation Range:

$72,255.87 - $78,937.68

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date.At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.