Occupational Therapist

Firman Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Firman Solutions is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist for a 12-month program at a private school serving children with ASD. The OT will manage a small caseload and deliver individualized and group therapy, adapting activities to student levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and an active NY State OT license. Responsibilities include IEP support, progress reporting, and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload.
• Provide individualized and group occupational therapy services.
• Organize and adapt programs to meet student skill level.
• Conduct, score, and analyze assessments.
• Create, score, and update OT IEP goals.
• Complete annual progress reports and evaluation reports.
• Daily documentation notes of OT sessions.
• Participate in OT department meetings and supervision sessions.
• Collaborate with team members and attend weekly meetings.
• Recommend and implement therapeutic programs and interventions.
• Train classroom staff on therapeutic programs.
• Provide weekly progress updates to parents.
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings for assigned students.

Skills

Caseload management

Individualized therapy

Group therapy

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

A 12-month private school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join its team.

Professional Requirements

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload
• Provide individualized and group occupational therapy services
• Organize and adapt programs to meet student skill level
• Conduct, score, and analyze assessments
• Create, score, and update OT IEP goals
• Complete annual progress reports and evaluation reports
• Complete daily documentation notes of individual and group occupational therapy sessions
• Actively participate in Occupational Therapy department meetings and individual supervision sessions
• Collaborate with team members and participate in weekly team meetings
• Recommend and implement appropriate therapeutic programs and interventions
• Train, assist, and provide Occupational Therapy in-service to classroom staff on therapeutic programs
• Provide weekly progress updates to parents
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings for students on the assigned caseload