Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) - Bronx Day School

QSAC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

QSAC is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work with children and young adults at the Bronx Day School in New York. The OT will implement treatment plans and IEP goals to improve participation in self-care, work, leisure and play, and will educate and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities include direct service per treatment plans, adjusting approaches as needs change, and developing plans for students. Collaboration with families and school staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current New York State OT license to practice required.
• Experience working with people with autism highly preferred.
• One to three years’ experience working as an OT in a related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops.
• Develop appropriate plans for the students being supported.
• Collaborate education and supervision services to promote best practices for OT Assistants.
• Communicate with team members, families, and school personnel; maintain schedules and records.

Skills

Autism experience

OT treatment planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

OT degree

New York State OT license

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is located at our Bronx Day School.

The OT will follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain opportunities for active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play for the students we support. OT’s will also provide education and training to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

Treatment Plans & Supervision

• Direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops
• Recommend modification of treatment approaches to reflect the student’s changing needs
• Develop appropriate plans for the students being supported
• OT’s will provide collaborative education and supervision services to promote best practices and professional growth to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Communication & Administration

• Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families
• Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes sites, students/classrooms and other activities/duties
• Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy programrequired
• Current New York State OT license to practice required
• Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
• One to three years’ experience working as an OT in a related setting preferred

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement.You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, we offer the COVID vaccine for all employees free of charge.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.