We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx CDC for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist. Salary: $60,000-$85,000
Essential Job Functions:
Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.
a. Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.
b. Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation
c. Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.
Provide Occupational Therapy services for children as needed.
Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed.
Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system.
Complete evaluations from referrals.
Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques.
Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned.
Assist in staff development and training.
Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not deigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\
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