Registered occupational therapists in educational systems are considered to be related service personnel. The Occupational therapist is responsible for assessing student's motor skills, developing and implementing goals designed to enhance the student's learning potential, to assist the student in acquiring those functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment as well as help the student function independently.

Evaluation

• Make observations during preliminary screening of new students, and / or ongoing evaluations of students enrolled in the school.
• Based on clinical observations and formal evaluations, write a full description of the child's performance and behavior during evaluation referencing his / her sensory processing, perceptual skills and / or deficits in addition to the student's fine and gross motor coordination as they impact on the student's ability to participate and benefit from the educational environment.
• make suggestions for approaches and activities that might enhance the student's ability to

Professional Training

• Take part in developing staff development and parent workshop opportunities around the development of gross motor, fine motor, and perceptual skills, and related underlying sensory and motor functions, leading to successful participation in the educational environment and more independent functioning.
• Demonstrate approaches and activities to be implemented by educational staff that will improve children's abilities to participate in the classroom
• Help the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levels.

• Develop a series of developmentally-graded activities based on evaluation, designed to improve sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and perceptual skills.
• Carry out medical prescriptions for occupational therapy.
• Maintain mandated documentation of treatment and progress (e.g., individual treatment session and quarterly progress notes, Related Service Attendance, etc.).
• Submit a written report of the progress of the children at the end of each school year.
• Make recommendations for IEP goals and participate as required in IEP conferences.
• Explain findings and program aims to parents, and recommend activities, physical positioning and / or adaptations that might facilitate increased independence in the home.
• Maintain O.T. equipment and supplies, and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinically.
• Attend departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings, as well as any additional meetings,
• Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and maintain
• Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies. Demonstrate :
• open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
• the ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Minimum of six months of supervised experience; prefer 1-3 years of related work experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses

The occupational therapist must have completed an accredited education program and all field-work requirements. All O.T.

programs are accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Must be certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board (OTCB) following successful completion of the national certification exam.

The O.T. must be licensed.

Occupational Therapist -

• Full-time
• Direct Hire
• New OT Program Grads Welcome.
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Benefits Package
• Innovative Training Programs

Location : Queens, NY

Duties Include :

• Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for residents based on medical diagnosis
• Implement treatment plans that will improve residents' goals toward their functional independence
• Assess and document the progress of the Residents in detailed re-certifications, progress reports and daily notes.
• Maintains Resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing.
• Maintain documentation of Resident care services by auditing Resident & Dept. records.
• Assume the responsibility clinically supervising occupational therapy assistants
• Participate in care plan meeting and documentation
• Plan, develop and organize OT related reports, data tracking as directed by Rehab Director
• Assist in departmental projects as needed

Requirements Include :

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current New York State OT License
• Experience is a plus

About the area :

Queens NY can satisfy nearly every taste. Foodies covet the Greek cuisine of Astoria and the authentic Asian food in Flushing;

others admire the inventive art at Socrates Sculpture Park and the stunning flora at the Queens Botanical Garden. In the borough’s southern extremes, the surf is always up at Rockaway Beach.

For tennis lovers, this area has a lot to offer. With culture abound it's no wonder all who come here love the Queens NY area.

Nurse First Travel Agency is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for an exciting Travel Allied job in New York, NY.

Shift : 4x10 hr days Start Date : 08 / 01 / 2023 Duration : 13 weeks

1 Rehab - OutPt OT opening(s) at Stern Rehab - Northern Manhattan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York , NY for $ 0.

00 gross weekly compensation. Shift : 7A-5P

Requested Contract Dates : 08 / 01 / 2023 to 10 / 31 / 2023

Duration : 13 weeks

PAY DETAILS

Known Competitor Submissions : 4

Hourly Wage : $ 0.00

Weekly Housing Stipend : $ 0.00

Weekly M&IE Stipend : $ 0.00

Additional Rates

Weekly Bonus : $ will be paid, in addition to the applicable wage, for all hours worked up to the contracted hours per week ( excluding only On Call hours ).

Hourly Bonus : $ will be paid, in addition to the applicable wage, for all hours worked in excess of the contracted hours per week ( excluding only On Call hours ).

Overtime Wage : $ for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in one week for a gross of $

Holiday Wage : $ taxable hourly plus applicable stipends and / or bonuses

Call Back Wage : $ taxable hourly plus applicable stipends and / or bonuses (is not paid in conjunction with On Call Wages)

On Call Wage : $

Charge Role Pay Bump : $

About Nurse First Travel Agency :

We were founded by a travel nurse with the mission of turning staffing opportunities into amazing employment experiences for all healthcare professionals.

We believe in full transparency and best-selling our talent (you) to our client facilities as quickly as possible. Check out our job board and talk to one of our amazing Traveler Advocates so we can submit you to the jobs of your choice as quickly as possible!

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

We currently offer our SLP services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, California (greater Los Angeles area, the greater San Francisco area, San Diego, and Orange County) , Delaware, and the Virginia / Maryland / DC area.

We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Our clinicians will have access to the following benefits :

• Opportunity for bonus
• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

NOW HIRING : Occupational Therapist

LOCATION : Positions throughout the Five Boroughs of New York City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide occupational therapy services and / or evaluations to children aged birth to 5 years in their most natural environment.
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
• Maintain client records
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist
• 1-2 years of experience working with children birth 5 is preferred but not necessary
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience / professionalism.

Physical Requirements :

• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and / or crawl for extended periods

$66-$120

Achieve Beyond makes the best efforts to solicit active participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M / WBEs) for the purpose of granting subcontracts.

We are always interested in receiving resumes from Certified M / WBEs

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

We currently offer our SLP services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, California (greater Los Angeles area, the greater San Francisco area, San Diego, and Orange County), Minnesota, Delaware, and the Virginia / Maryland / DC area.

We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Our clinicians will have access to the following benefits :

• Opportunity for bonus
• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

NOW HIRING : Occupational Therapist

LOCATION : Positions throughout the Five Boroughs of New York City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide occupational therapy services and / or evaluations to children aged birth to 5 years in their most natural environment.
• Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, family day care homes, day care centers, or other community settings
• Follow Individualized Service Plan, plan ongoing treatment, and interpret goals and treatment plan for parents
• Prepare progress reports as per program timelines
• Maintain client records
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations) and submit records to agency within established deadlines

REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist
• 1-2 years of experience working with children birth 5 is preferred but not necessary
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience / professionalism.

Physical Requirements :

• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and / or crawl for extended periods

$66-$120

Achieve Beyond makes the best efforts to solicit active participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M / WBEs) for the purpose of granting subcontracts.

We are always interested in receiving resumes from Certified M / WBEs