Manhattan, NY, 10175, USA
2 days ago
Occupational Therapist
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities + Provides occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP). + Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions. + Provides assessment, mandate recommendations, and intervention in related school-based areas of occupation (participation in academics, play/leisure, vocational, and self-care skills) and appropriately documents or updates annual therapy goals for students, as needed. + Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of service and student progress in a timely manner in line with policies of organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers. + Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, feeding and other relevant factors, as needed. + Fabricates, maintains, modifies and monitors use of adaptive equipment and orthotics and trains school staff regarding interventions involving AT or other equipment. + Assists with assessments related to assistive technology (AT) and/or durable medical equipment (DME) needs, including participation in clinics, documenting medical necessity, obtaining measurements, working with providers, facilitating orders, coordinating with vendors for delivery, fittings, etc. as needed. + Attends and participates in scheduled supervision, department meetings and activities. + Responsible for maintaining office and therapy room organization. + Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) + Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education (NYSED); and + Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. + Work with a great degree of self-direction and focus. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) + T wo ( 2) years of relevant experience in o ccupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities. Compensation starting at $75,000 a year All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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