POST Rochester: Occupational Therapist (Itinerant) - Liberty Resources : Job Details

Liberty POST is currently seeking amotivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapist (Itinerant) for part time and/or full time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester. Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child's natural learning environment, a family's unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for children's health and safety at all times, and is aware of and implements behavioral, and emergency procedures as per Agency Policy and Procedure Manual
• Maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to early childhood development, education and related areas, as well as all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, parents/ legal guardians, and work related contacts.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Discipline Specific Team Leader for follow up.
• Effectively accesses and utilizes Liberty POST website and links to gain needed information, enter electronic treatment notes, access forms, parent education information, continuing education information, and Employee Handbook.
• Checks and responds to e-mail regularly.
• Implements therapy in alignment with the specifications regarding location duration and frequency in the child's IEP or IFSP
• Plans and implements specific strategies/instruction and activities which reflect the outcomes, goals/objectives of the child's IEP or IFSP
• Maintains progress records including anecdotal notes, data collections, and checklists for children on caseload
• Tracks, completes and is timely with caseload paperwork requirements.
• Provides periodic timely and formalized communication to parents in the form or written reports, phone calls, emails, texts or meetings.
• Follows mandatory guidelines according to the Regional Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Makes responsible decisions about use of social media. See POST media policy on Share Point.
• Maintains professional boundaries within the work setting.
• Follows universal precautions with daily cleaning of toys/materials used during therapy.
• Receives and implements constructive feedback from leadership staff.
• Promotes diversity and demonstrates respect and appreciation for co-workers and clients and their families.
• Takes responsibility for quality of own work.
• Is proactive in maintaining a caseload meeting the regional weekly unit requirement per employee status.
• Communicates problematic clinical issues with respective team leader.
• Collaborates with colleagues on shared cases on at least a monthly basis as evidenced by documentation in the treatment notes.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers as well as provides weekly education and training as appropriate.
• Uses reflection and sets professional goals.
• Represents Liberty POST in a professional manner including appropriate attire when working with children.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State License and Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Driver's License
• Early Childhood Experience - 1-year minimum

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
• Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
• 401K match
• Free Continuing Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program

Pay Rate: EI

• Basic = $40-$45
• Extended=$54-$59
• Evaluation = $100-$110
• Basic Facility Rate: $32-$35

Pay Rate: CPSE

• Basic 30 minute 1 child = $35-$42
• Basic 30 minute 2+ children = $31-$38/child
• Basic 45 minute 1 child = $45-$52
• Basic 45 minute 2+ children =$41-$50/child
• Basic 60 minute 1 child = $55-$62
• Basic 60 minute 2+ children = $51-$58/child
• Evaluation = $95-$115

Liberty POST cares about your safety. We are following all CDC guidelines to ensure safety for clients, families and employees. Changing Lives ~ Building Futures. Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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