Occupational Therapist

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in New York seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support students with diverse needs in our school settings. You will assess, plan, and deliver therapy to enhance functional skills and participation in class activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to tailor care plans, monitor progress, and stay current with best practices in pediatric occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Ability to develop effective care plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Understanding of speech therapy techniques is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with students, families, and school faculty.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and student goals.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve students' functional abilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Educate students and their families about treatment options and strategies for improvement.
• Document student progress and modify care plans as necessary.
• Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and relevant medical advancements.

Skills

Experience in school setting

Care plan development

Speech therapy knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join related services team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong experience in various settings including school aged children. This role involves working with students with special needs, to develop and implement effective care plans that enhance the quality of life for our students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students physical, emotional, and social needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and student goals.

• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve students functional abilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.

• Educate patients and their families about treatment options and strategies for improvement.

• Document student progress and modify care plans as necessary.

• Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy and relevant medical advancements.

Skills

• Experience working in a school.

• Ability to develop effective care plans tailored to individual student needs.

• Understanding of speech therapy techniques is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with students, families, and school faculty.

Part-time and Full-time positions available

Salary constraint on experience