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Occupational Therapist

Mitchell Martin
New York City, NY, United States
Full-time

The Center has an immediate need for a Occupational Therapist

Type : Contract

Schedule : Mon-Fri 8a-3 : 30p no weekends*

Location : New York City

About This Job

Occupational Therapists are responsible for the quality of occupational therapy services provided, incorporating state of the art knowledge to assigned children's needs.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide screening, evaluation, and therapy services as assigned.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans for assigned children.
  • Provide consultation on issues involving effective motor development to teaching staff and other appropriate personnel and programs.
  • Provide counseling to families regarding their child's motor development and stimulation.
  • Participate in in-service training and supervision.
  • Seek professional growth through maintaining current knowledge and skills pertinent to the performance of job responsibilities.
  • Maintain session notes, annual progress reports and IEPs using NYC DOE and KCSC approved software and make available such records and reports as required by the department and Agency.
  • Perform other assigned duties as defined and directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • A Masters degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college.
  • New York State licensure as an Occupational Therapist required and previous experience in evaluating and treating children with disabilities.
  • Bi-lingual English / Spanish an added advantage.
  • Consistently able to supervise children outside while exposed to the sun, rain, and / or weather and temperature changes adhering to the playground rules and gym play zones.
  • Able to stand for extended periods.
  • Consistently able to lift children up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height.
  • Consistently able to observe and respond to childrens needs, emergencies, and / or conflicts that might occur in the classroom, playground, and in common areas.
  • Consistently able to deal effectively with working closely with children, parents, co-workers, and administration.

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