School Occupational Therapist (OT)
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 85000 - 95000
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
Join our mission to help young children grow learn and thrive! Were seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Preschool Special Education team supporting children ages 35 as they develop vital fine motor sensory processing and self-help skills for school readiness and independence.
As part of a caring multidisciplinary team youll use creative play-based therapy to help each child build confidence and success in the classroom and beyond.
What Youll Do
Conduct evaluations to assess fine motor sensory-motor and self-care skills.
Develop and implement individual and group therapy sessions aligned with IEP goals.
Incorporate sensory integration and adaptive strategies to promote participation and self-regulation.
Collaborate with teachers families and support staff to integrate therapy techniques into daily routines.
Document progress participate in IEP meetings and ensure compliance with program standards.
Qualifications
What Were Looking For
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Valid NYS license and NBCOT certification
Experience with preschool or pediatric populations preferred
Strong knowledge of sensory integration and play-based interventions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit stand walk and move between classrooms throughout the day
May need to bend stoop lift or push wheelchairs when assisting children
Use hands for therapeutic tools and activities
Occasionally perform physical intervention techniques to support children safely
Vision requirements include close and distance vision with the ability to maintain focus
Why Youll Love It Here
Collaborative mission-driven team
Opportunities for creativity and professional growth
Rewarding work that makes a lasting impact
Help shape brighter futuresapply today!
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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Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
