Senior Occupational Therapist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Bronx Early Learning Center. The role provides pediatric occupational therapy to preschool children, conducts assessments, and supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).

The position requires a Master’s in OT, NYS OT licensure, and NBCOT certification, with a minimum of five years in pediatrics. The organization highlights a robust benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and minimum of 5 years’ experience and/or training in pediatrics.
• Licensed as a New York State Occupational Therapist.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

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.
• Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
• Follows 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.
• Provide clinical and clerical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Review and cosign documentation, notes and reports for the COTA
• Provide oversight of prescription management for COTA’s caseload
• Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.

Skills

Pediatrics

Occupational Therapy

Clinical supervision

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State OT License

NBCOT Certification

Job description

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: Senior Occupational Therapist

The Senior Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments and supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s).

Bronx Early Learning Center

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 and minimum of 5 years’ experience and/or training in pediatrics.
• Licensed as a New York State Occupational Therapist.
• Certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Senior 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.
• Provide clinical and clerical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Review and cosign documentation, notes and reports for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Provide oversight of prescription management for COTA’s caseload
• 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.