Occupational Therapist - the fedcap group : Job Details

Job Description

Easterseals NY is hiring a full time Occupational Therapist.

Position Summary

Our Occupational Therapists are part of a large interdisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, Psychology, nursing, behavior specialists, speech pathologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, and social work. This team comes together to design the most innovative and creative approach to meeting the unmet needs of our children. We value the knowledge, experience, passion, and creativity of our clinical staff and encourage them to put their best practices into use as well as trying new and innovative strategies.

The Occupational Therapist will support students in individual and group therapy sessions per Individual Education Plan (IEP) requirements as well as supporting classroom and residential teams in the carryover of therapeutic supports across all 24-hours of the individual's day. In addition to direct therapy, the Occupational Therapist will conduct formal standardized evaluations, conduct observational assessments, train staff in wraparound strategies, conduct observations and skill assessments in the residential units, mentor, and coach direct care staff, attend and participate in CSE and residential planning meetings, support family skill development for carryover, and develop treatment plans with commensurate goals for each individual.

Essential Job Functions

• Work as a member of the team (with family, staff, and other service providers) to provide quality supports and services for children and their families.
• Participate in team evaluations to determine the developmental status and initial or ongoing eligibility.
• Develop IFSP's with other team members.
• Maintain professional standards, and current skills in therapy techniques.
• Provide occupational therapy services for children.
• Write progress notes on-time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs, and progress.
• Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency.
• Aid in maintaining equipment and workspace.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
• Assist in staff development and training.

Education And Experience

• Master's Degree.
• Current and Valid New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• Two (2) years of experience providing Occupational Therapy services to the respective community highly preferred.
• Desire to work with the clients in both a school and residential setting.
• Possess ability to function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Compensation:

• $60,420.00-$63,420.00
• $3,000 Sign on bonus for successful candidates

Who We Are

The mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope, and answers.

We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that app people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives everyday. In Rochester, NY we operate The Kessler Center, an approved private special education (853) school offering both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center is an available optionfor school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for students who need an alternative educational path due to their developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center has broad expertise working with students across the entire range of developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as with children who struggle with behavioral challenges. In addition to The Kessler Center, we operate a dayhab program and provide respite care.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

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The Fedcap Group provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.