Occupational Therapist - Long Term Substitute (Starting 10/9/26)

Victor Central School District; Victor (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor Central School District seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position starting around October 9, 2026, through February 13, 2027. The role involves evaluation, planning, and providing therapy services under physician prescription or referral, with supervision by a higher-level administrator.

The incumbent may supervise OT staff and contribute to program development. Licensed and registered by NYSED, maintaining licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered by the NYS Education Department as an Occupational Therapist.
• Licensure must be maintained during the appointment.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and execute occupational therapy treatments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate degree of function and disability and document findings.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on physician prescriptions or referrals.
• Perform occupational therapy procedures to address disabilities and rehab goals.
• Fabricate hand splints and train clients in adaptive devices and self-help techniques.
• Maintain accurate client charts including evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with other staff to coordinate client care and progress reports.
• Maintain service records and budget information for the OT program.
• Supervise OT Assistants, OT Aides, and clerical staff as assigned.
• Participate in staff education and program development.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Therapy procedures

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (NYS)

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Long Term Substitute (Starting 10/9/26) JobID: 2341

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Victor Central School District
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026

From Ontario County Civil Service

Title: Occupational Therapist - Long Term Sub.

Position: approximately 10/9/26-2/13/27

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist and maintenance of such license throughout appointment.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluation, planning, and providing occupational therapy treatment to clients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Supervision is received from a higher-level administrator with leeway in carrying out the details of the work. While supervision is not a major function of this title, oversight and instruction will be provded to Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

(illustrative only)

• Evaluated the degree of function and disability of clients unless contra-indicated by professional judgment or a physician's admission notes;
• Develops a treatment plan based upon his findings, short-and long-term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with the physician's, diagnosis, prescription, or referral;
• Performs occupational therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician, utilizing a creative activity which may be manual, industrial, recreational, or educational designed and/or adapted to correct or remedy any disability;
• Fabricates and applies hand splints, trains clients in the use of adaptive assistive devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence;
• Records on clients' charts all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries;
• Participates with other facility/department personnel in the formulation of clients' total car plans, medical diagnosis, and progress reports;
• Maintains program records including but not limited to the service budget, statistical reports of frequency and types of treatment and number of clients treated;
• Confers periodically with various therapists, nurses, and physicians regarding all facets of client care and related activities;
• Develops or assists in the development of occupational therapy policies and procedures;
• Participates in the selection of personnel in the occupational therapy service, assigns their duties and provides supervision;
• Assists in the development of and instructs in the facility's/department in-service education and programs.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan and execute treatments for patients; ability to plan and oversee the work of others; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Salary:

Minimum starting salary $49,500 (prorated, negotiable based on experience)