Occupational Therapist - Education Services

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students in the iHOPE program in New York. You will develop and implement therapy interventions aligned with IEP goals and coordinate with families and school teams.

The ideal candidate holds a NYSED OT license, has at least two years of pediatric OT experience, and is proficient with MS Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Must have NYSED Occupational Therapist license and registration.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in occupational therapy with school-aged children.
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload in accordance with IEP goals.
• Develop and implement safe, appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Document progress and adjust annual goals as needed.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, and medical professionals to support student participation.
• Fabricate, modify, and train staff in use of adaptive equipment and orthotics.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-directed work

Education

NYSED OT license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.iHope Mission Statement:The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement. Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system.Key/Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesProvides occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions.Provides assessment, mandate recommendations, and intervention in related school-based areas of occupation (participation in academics, play/leisure, vocational, and self-care skills) and appropriately documents or updates annual therapy goals for students, as needed.Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, feeding and other relevant factors, as needed.Fabricates, maintains, modifies and monitors use of adaptive equipment and orthotics and trains school staff regarding interventions involving AT or other equipment.Assists with assessments related to assistive technology (AT) and/or durable medical equipment (DME) needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, facilitating orders, coordinating with vendors for delivery, fittings, etc. as needed.Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities.Responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization.Performs all other duties, as assigned.Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED); andMust be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Work with a great degree of self-direction and focus.Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.Preferred Qualification Requirements ( desired requirements beyond MQRs above)T wo ( 2) years of relevant experience in o ccupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities.Compensation: $75,000-$82,000 AnnuallyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.