Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
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$ 85000 - 95000
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Description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role you will work with children ages 3-5 helping them develop their fine motor sensory processing and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions collaboration with educators and families and the use do creative play-based strategies you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor fine motor and self-care skills
Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each childs needs
Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills dressing and feeding
Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation
Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom
Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home
Document therapy sessions progress and recommendations in compliance with program requirements
Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring
Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy
Services are provided in accordance with students individualized education programs
Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy
Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy
Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment
Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy
Services are provided in accordance with the students individualized education programs
Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy
Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy
Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness
Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy
Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy
Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students individualized education programs
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress
Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs
Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals specialized therapeutic equipment and materials and other suggestions to enhance the students functional ability within the classroom
Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program
Instructs teachers paraprofessionals parents and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use
Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy
Contacts primary care facilities regarding students medical issues and adaptive equipment needs relating to the continuity of services in school
Designs modifies and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use
Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Valid state license and NBCOT certification
Experience with pediatric populations particularly pre-school aged children in an educational or clinical setting preferred
Knowledge of sensory integration and play-based intervention strategies
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand sit use hands to finger handle or feel talk and hear.
Walk to and from various locations in the building. May need to stoop bend and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments
Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision and ability to focus
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to .
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
