• Occupational Therapist

    House of the Good Shepherd (Utica, NY)


    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Champlin Ave - Utica, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67561.00 - $67561.00 Salary

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

    Description

    Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will apply purposeful, goal-oriented activity in the evaluation and/or treatment of children/adolescents whose function is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder and/or learning or developmental disability in order to achieve optimum functioning. The practice encompasses evaluation, treatment, and consultation. Services are provided individually or in groups.

    Principal Assigned Responsibilities:

    + Establish and maintain a referral process.

    + Complete an Occupational Therapy evaluation assessing the student's developmental level and functional abilities and deficits as related to the student's educational level.

    + Document the results of the evaluation together with applicable recommendations.

    + Notify treatment team members upon completion of written evaluation document.

    + Refer non-IEP students to the Committee on Special Education as services are warranted.

    + Identify long and short-term annual goals prior to the start of services.

    + Schedule students to begin receiving services.

    + Design a treatment program for each student based on the results of the evaluative process.

    + Provide direct Occupational Therapy services to students determined to be in need of services.

    + Document the services provided including techniques utilized, results, and frequency of services.

    + Re-evaluate students receiving services on a yearly basis; document results and recommendations.

    + Prepare and document discharge recommendations.

    + Provide clinical training and supervision to Occupational Therapy students.

    + Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills and seek consultation to assure continued competency.

    + Develop and coordinate Occupational Therapy programs within the education curriculum.

    + Provide consultation to educational and life space staff regarding the identified special needs of children and activities to enhance their potential.

    + Provide in-service education for designated staff.

    + Participate in CSE meetings as necessary for students identified as needing OT services.

    + Maintain current certification and licensure as required by state regulations.

    + Order and maintain supplies for evaluation and treatment.

    + Take part in QI training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency's ongoing Quality Improvement Program.

    + Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience Requirements:

    + Master’s degree in occupational therapy preferred.

    + Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required.

    + Currently licensed and registered by NYSED as an Occupational Therapist.