Occupational Therapist (OT)

Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and retirement options

Sick time accrual per NYS law

Mentoring for providers

CEU access

Flexible scheduling

Direct deposit

Team-based environment

Job summary

Liberty POST seeks an Early Childhood Occupational Therapist to serve birth-5 children through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education in a part-time and/or per diem role in Syracuse, NY. Immediate opportunities are available and you will join a collaborative team of professionals delivering evaluation, direct therapy, and family education.

You will work to support a child’s natural learning environment, partner with families, and progress through documented outcomes within NYS

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with computer systems.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Early Childhood Experience.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and track child's progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child's abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentiality of child's records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Word proficiency

Valid Driver's License

Early Childhood Experience

Education

New York State OT Licensure

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapist (OT) for part-time and/or per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child's natural learning environment, a family's unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor and track child's progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child's abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentiality of child's records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
• Valid Driver's License
• Early Childhood Experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type:

Part-time, Per Diem

Pay Rate: CPSE

• 30 minutes: $40-$45
• 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation: $115-$120

Pay Rate: EI

• Basic 30 minutes: $44-$46
• Basic 60 minutes: $58-$60
• Evaluation: $115-$120

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Liberty offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.