Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading early intervention service provider in New York is seeking an Occupational Therapist to improve children's adaptive and functional abilities. The role involves evaluating needs, implementing evidence-based therapies, and maintaining communication with caregivers. Candidates must have a Master's in Occupational Therapy, license in NY, and must be experienced with special needs, including Autism. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and reevaluations.
• Training in evidence-based therapy approaches.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children to establish a plan of care.
• Conduct treatment sessions to improve functional abilities.
• Complete daily progress notes after therapy sessions.

Skills

Experience working with special needs

Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work independently

Physical adaptability to child's movements

Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy

Licensed and currently registered to practice in NY

Job description

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners. ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for addressing the functional needs of the children we serve related to adaptive development, adaptive behavior, play and sensory, motor, and postural development. The overall goal for the Occupational Therapist is to improve the child's functional ability to perform tasks in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate child to establish a plan of care
• Conduct annual reevaluations.
• Develop long term goals and objectives as part of the plan of care for all children, and update at the end of each authorization period.
• Administer evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Implement child-centered treatment sessions that promote child’s ability to perform basic functions necessary for an everyday routine.
• Complete daily progress notes after child’s sessions which describe treatment given, progress observed, and patient response to treatment.
• Submits a discharge summary from therapy, as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintains communication with therapy team, parents/guardians, and billing department, as needed.

Requirements include:

• Experience working with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) etc.
• Understanding of and ability to practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
• Ability to physically adapt in response to the child's movements and play.
• Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and currently registered to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of NY.
• Experience working with children.

Our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. Our vision is to transform lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under-resourced. It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals.