Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Powerback; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Training workshops for professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A pediatric therapy provider is seeking experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapists in Deer Park, NY. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $70 to $90 per hour with flexible scheduling options. The ideal candidates will support students aged 3-21 with diverse physical and developmental challenges. Key responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, consulting with educators and families, and performing assessments. Candidates must hold appropriate state licensure and NYSED certification.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate state licensure for practice.
• Candidates should possess NYSED certification as a TSHH or TSSLD.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans for students with developmental challenges.
• Consult with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide parent and caregiver education regarding student progress.

Skills

Experience with pediatric populations

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Collaborative skills

Education

Appropriate State License

NYSED Certification TSHH or TSSLD

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Occupational Therapists NEEDED!!

Why Choose Metro?For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for full time and part time team members (not applicable for 1099)
• Part time preferred hours or full time hours
• Prompt payment for services rendered (some positions)
• Access to clinical support teams
• Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
• Pay commensurate with experience

Job Details

Job Types: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: FLEXIBLE

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges ranging in age from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors.

Initiates new program development with a focus on needed functional outcomes.

Delivers specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Collects data and completes reports regarding the student’s goals and progress.

Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, PT, PCP, etc. ) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team.

Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.

Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines.

Provides occupational therapy expertise when developing FBAs/BIPs.

Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school.

Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student.

Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed.

Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention relative to the client’s level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL (activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, bed mobility, functional transfers, hygiene issues, feeding, school function, home management tasks, etc.), range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues.

Supervises the COTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed.

Communicates and follows up with the school and families in order to request appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based occupational therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue services.

Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regard to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. physical therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.).

Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologist and itinerants.

Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined by the school.

Provides and completes documentation to maintain quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements.

Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for students, school staff, and families.

Participates in school trainings, in-services, and professional development opportunities.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate State License
• NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile.

Posted Salary Range

USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.