LEAD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR)

Westchester School For Special Chil; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westchester School For Special Child in Yonkers, NY is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing the OT program and work under the supervision of the OT Coordinator.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in occupational therapy, a valid New York State license, and a minimum of three years’ experience. A commitment to ongoing professional development is also required. The position is full-time with a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of successful experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the coordinator in the Occupational Therapy program.
• Serve as a member of the Clinical Team for coordination.
• Conduct screenings to determine developmental levels.
• Provide therapy services individually or in small groups.
• Maintain student records

Skills

Understanding of special needs

Communication

Analytical Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Valid New York State license as Registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Level: Experienced
Job Location: Park Avenue Campus - Yonkers, NY 10703
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 / year
Job Shift: Day

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assist the coordinator in all areas of the Occupational Therapy program and aid in the development and implementation of the school OT program.
• Serve as a member of the Clinical Team to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.
• Work under the direction of the OT Coordinator following provided guidelines.
• Assist with administrative and program needs and shoulder a mandated service caseload ranging from half to full.
• Conduct screenings to determine developmental levels across perceptual motor, A.D.L., prevocational, musculoskeletal, sensory, and sensorimotor functioning, and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Determine treatment priorities, scheduling, and procedures for therapy services.
• Conduct re-evaluations for students receiving therapy per regulations or team recommendations, providing written progress reports.
• Provide therapy services individually or in small groups based on child needs.
• Maintain student records including attendance, I.E.P. information, initiation and discharge summaries.
• Develop and supervise classroom therapeutic programs for staff and parents.
• Consult with school personnel on recommendations.
• Maintain and use evaluative and therapeutic materials for the OT program.
• Participate in training programs within the school and conduct in-service demos for students, staff and parents.
• Ensure mandated services align with individual IEPs.
• Represent the agency as directed, interacting with regulatory and legislative organizations.
• Supervise and conduct periodic observations of OT personnel, assist them in achieving job objectives.
• Supervise OTAs and COTAs as assigned.
• Commit to continued professional growth through meetings, study groups, membership, and advanced courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or required by law or policy.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in occupational therapy and a valid New York State license as Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years successful experience as an Occupational Therapist. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of children with special needs, their parents, and professional staff.

Competency Statements

• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening – Attend, convey, and understand comments and questions.
• Adaptability – Adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills – Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Autonomy – Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coaching & Development – Provide guidance and feedback to strengthen knowledge/skills.
• Communication, Oral – Communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ethical – Conduct conforms to values and standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Be truthful and credible.
• Motivation – Inspire self and others to reach goals.
• Responsible – Be accountable for conduct.
• Team Builder – Convince group to work toward goal.
• Training – Develop skills in others to predetermined standard.

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.