Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Descrizione del lavoro

Volunteers of America–Greater New York in the Bronx seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy to preschool-aged children, conduct evaluations, and supervise OT Assistants and students. The role focuses on implementing intervention plans, documenting services, observing ethical standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across our Bronx Early Learning Center.

Master’s degree in OT, NY license, NBCOT, and pediatric experience required; strong documentation and supervision

Competenze

• Master's degree in OT required.
• New York State OT license required.
• NBCOT certification preferred or required as indicated.

Mansioni

• Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
• Screens and evaluates children to obtain data for planning intervention and treatment planning.
• Documents services as required by Volunteers of America and third-party payers.
• Adheres to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and VOA policies.
• Maintains treatment areas and equipment.
• Supervises OT practitioners (OTAs) and students.
• Participates in professional development activities for licensure renewal.

Conoscenze

Pediatrics

OT Assessments

Supervision

Documentation

Formazione

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State OT License

NBCOT Certification

Strumenti

None

Descrizione del lavoro

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location:

Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in occupational therapy, a New York State License, NBCOT certification, experience and/or training in pediatrics.

Occupational Therapist Principal Responsibilities:

• Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
• Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning. Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.
• Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
• Follows to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
• Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
• Supervises occupational therapy practitioners (OTA’s), occupational therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.
• Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.