OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Roslyn Full Time

Extraordinary Pediatrics PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside, NY, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, monitor and implement therapy programs for pediatric patients.

The therapist will evaluate children, develop treatment goals, coordinate with physicians, and train staff and parents, while maintaining infection control and high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree In Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed In New York State.
• Two years pediatrics experience, preferred. Bilingual preferred.
• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy.
• Licensed in the state as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience and/or pediatric affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the child's gross motor skills, reflexes, reactions, muscle tone, passive and active range of motion, upper extremity functioning/fine motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive and visual perceptual skills, ADL skills and equipment needs.
• Check physician's orders to ensure OT services have been requested as appropriate.
• Based on evaluation and physician's request, develop treatment plan, goals for child.
• Order and/or fabricate supplies, equipment and orthotics needed to carry out each child's treatment plan.
• Conduct occupational therapy treatment sessions as appropriate.
• Develop monthly progress notes and 180 care plans/reevaluations and discharge summaries.
• Comply with all infection control and safety guidelines. (i.e. disinfection of toys, equipment)

Skills

Pediatric OT

Family training

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered Occupational Therapist, NY licensed

Pediatrics experience (2 years preferred)

Job description

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

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• Location 29-01 216th Street,Bayside, NY, 11360,United States
• Base Pay $60.00 - $80.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

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Description

The Occupational Therapist plans, monitors and implements an occupational therapy treatment program for each patient assigned based on the therapist's evaluation and the physician's requests. Additional responsibilities include staff and parent training.

Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Evaluate the child's gross motor skills, reflexes, reactions, muscle tone, passive and active range of motion, upper extremity functioning/fine motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive and visual perceptual skills, ADL skills and equipment needs.
• 2. Check physician's orders to ensure OT services have been requested as appropriate.
• 3. Based on evaluation and physician's request, develop treatment plan, goals for child.
• 4. Order and/or fabricate supplies, equipment and orthotics needed to carry out each child's treatment plan.
• 5. Conduct occupational therapy treatment sessions as appropriate.
• 6. Develop monthly progress notes and 180 care plans/reevaluations and discharge summaries.
• 7. Comply with all infection control and safety guidelines. (i.e. disinfection of toys, equipment)

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelors Degree In Occupational Therapy
• Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed In New York State
• Two years pediatrics experience, preferred. Bilingual preferred.

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Requirements

• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy.
• Licensed in the state as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience and/or pediatric affiliation.

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!

WeRECOGNIZEability andREWARDexcellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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