Adelphi is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to students in a school district in Olean New York. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing services to eligible special education students within the school district. The ideal candidate will have a current active Occupational Therapy New York License.
Job Quick Facts:
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Profession: Occupational Therapist
Location: Olean New York
Facility Type: School
Job Type: Contract
Shift Schedule: 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday
Start Date: TBD
Requirements:
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Current active New York State Board License in Occupational Therapy
Minimum of one year of experience in a school setting is preferred
Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and compliance requirements
Responsibilities:
Provide direct occupational therapy to children with disabilities (ages 321 in Early Childhood and K12 Special Education Programs as specified in the IEP.
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess students functional abilities and needs
Participate in IEP meetings multidisciplinary team evaluations and collaborative planning sessions with educational staff and families
Maintain accurate documentation including evaluation reports progress notes Medicaid billing forms and service delivery logs as required by the school district
Provide input and guidance on assistive technology and classroom accommodations to enhance student access and participation
Collaborate with teachers aides school psychologists parents and other service providers to align therapeutic goals with educational programming
Offer training to teachers paraprofessionals and staff on fine motor skills sensory processing and other occupational therapy strategies
Participate in diagnostic evaluations staff meetings and IEP development
Deliver services in a variety of settings including classrooms therapy rooms and homebound environments as necessary
Submit quarterly progress reports and other required documentation in a timely manner
Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations including NYS licensure requirements confidentiality laws and ethical standards of practice
Other duties as assigned by administration.