Occupational Therapist – School-Based

MEO Staffing; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

MEO Staffing is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity in Elmira, NY. This role offers a 50/50 split between the Elmira City School District and an outpatient therapy setting, with the chance to work with both pediatric and adult patients.

Approximately half your time will be in the school district, and the other half in outpatient care. There is potential to shift to 100% school-based or 100% outpatient later, depending on interests and needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Experience with pediatric patients or school-based settings preferred.
• Outpatient, hospital or other clinical OT experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and students and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services in both school-based and outpatient settings.
• Work with pediatric and adult populations.
• Assess needs related to activities of daily living, positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, splinting and assistive devices.
• Develop measurable treatment goals and monitor patient progress.
• Fabricate or recommend orthotic, splinting and adaptive devices when appropriate.
• Complete evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, educators, families and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding treatment plans and home programs and adaptive strategies.
• Assist in the development and improvement of occupational therapy programs and services.

Skills

Licensed OT

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

BLS certified

Strong communication

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Location:Elmira, NY
Schedule:Full Time | School-Based
Salary:$70,990.40 – $87,360 annually

A Unique OT Opportunity with Variety

We are seeking alicensed Occupational Therapistfor a unique full-time opportunity in the Elmira, NY area.

This position initially offers a50/50 split between the Elmira City School District and an outpatient therapy setting, giving you the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while enjoying the variety of both school-based and clinical practice.

Approximately half of your time will be spent working with students in theElmira City School District, while the other half will be in anoutpatient setting treating both pediatric and adult patients.

There is alsopotential for the position to transition to 100% school-based or 100% outpatient in the future, depending on the candidate's interests and how the role develops.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys pediatrics but would also like to maintain or expand their experience working with adults.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients and students and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy services in both school-based and outpatient settings.
• Work with pediatric and adult populations.
• Assess needs related to activities of daily living, positioning, mobility, adaptive equipment, splinting and assistive devices.
• Develop measurable treatment goals and monitor patient progress.
• Fabricate or recommend orthotic, splinting and adaptive devices when appropriate.
• Complete evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, educators, families, caregivers and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home programs and adaptive strategies.
• Assist in the development and improvement of occupational therapy programs and services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Experience working with pediatric patients or in a school-based setting is preferred.
• Outpatient, hospital or other clinical OT experience is also beneficial.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Initially 50% school-based and 50% outpatient
• Potential to eventually move into a100% school-based or 100% outpatient role based on your interests
• Opportunity to work withboth pediatric and adult patients
• Greater clinical variety than a traditional school-based or outpatient-only OT position
• Full-time position with a stable healthcare organization
• Collaborative rehabilitation team
• Competitive salary of$70,990.40 – $87,360
• Opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple patient populations and treatment settings

Occupational Rehabilitation,Occupational Therapy