4 Occupational Therapist-LS Jobs in Atco, NJ
ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC is Hiring an Occupational Therapist-LS Near Atco, NJ
Job Location
Lower School - Atco, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Occupational Therapist
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Description
The general function of the department :
To service children with special needs during the regular ten month school year, and a special extended school year program during the summer.
The primary purpose of this position:
Provides direct/consultative occupational therapy services to students, including informal assessment/goal setting/treatment program planning/implementation/related documentation/communication to educational staff/related services/family. The School Occupational Therapist will participate in the development of individual student goals/plans/decisions in consultation with school administration and staff/the students physician/sending district child study team/family. The School Occupational Therapist provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, helping to implement educational activities. He/she will be a member or consultant of the Archway child study team.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Responds to requests for services/initiates referrals when appropriate, contacts appropriate personnel
- Screens students to determine need for intervention
- Evaluates students to obtain/interpret data necessary for treatment planning/implementation
- Interprets evaluation findings and outcomes of treatment intervention to teachers/CST personnel/family
- Develops IEPs including goals, objectives, methods, strategies, materials and evaluations
- Determines level of treatment according to students needs/abilities
- Coordinates treatment plan with students/family/educational staff
- Implements occupational therapy procedures within the educational setting as prescribed by the students IEP
- Implements treatment plan directly with student and/or in consultation with educational staff/family
- Monitors students response to intervention/modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals
- Develops appropriate in-classroom/home programming to maintain/enhance students performance in their own environment, with follow through to ensure proper execution of program
- Documents results of students evaluation/treatment/follow-up/termination of services
- Develops/provides in-service education to staff/family
- Participates in developing services/policies/procedures as a member of the Archway child study team, to determine most effective program implementation
- Initiates/participates in peer review/self-evaluation
- Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
- Obtains occupational therapy prescription (if necessary) from the students family physician
- Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum educational requirements:
- graduate degree
- 3 - 6 months
- Experience with young handicapped children in an educational setting as a supervised OT student or graduate OT
- N.J. Certified School Occupational Therapist
- Current AOTCB Certification
- Malpractice/liability insurance, personally obtained if desired for staff members
- Mandatory $1,000,000/$3,000,000 Malpractice/Liability Insurance for hourly contracted professional
Supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The usual internal and external contacts:
- Internal - all Education Division staff, administrative staff, students
- External - parents, School Districts, other outside agencies
a) Sitting 25%
b) Standing 30%
c) Bending 45%
Total 100%
The percent of time spent on physical effort while performing the job functions:
a) Lifting 25%
b) Carrying 25%
c) Pushing / Pulling 25%
d) Other 25%
Total 100%
The percent of time spent on sensory effort while performing the job functions:
a) Visual 25%
b) Hearing 25%
c) Speaking 25%
d) Touching 25%
Total 100%
The percent of travel involved with the position:
None
Machines or equipment used:
( ) typewriter (*) telephone
( ) computer (*) photocopier
(*) fax ( ) other - list
The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are:
School environment.
Any safety conditions or hazards associated with this position:
Risk of injury due to the possibility of violent outbursts from children.
Restraint of children may be necessary.
Additional comments:
All staff will be trained annually in Primary Restraint Technique (PRT), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Job Summary
Full Time
$86k-102k (estimate)
07/02/2024
07/15/2024
archwayprograms.org
ATCO, NJ
200 - 500
1965
DR DANIEL MARTIN
$10M - $50M
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About ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC
Our Mission Archway Programs offers an array of unmatched services committed to excellence, designed to meet the individualized needs of children and adults throughout New Jersey, dedicated to improving the life of every individual served. Our Vision Archway Programs maintains its premier reputation for educational excellence, individualized care, innovative services, integrity and strong sense of community continuously expanding to provide new opportunities for current and future stakeholders throughout New Jersey. Our Story Since 1965, Archway Programs has been meeting the individualized nee...ds of thousands of families throughout the state of New Jersey. Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities in addition to several model programs providing unmatched services to children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served. Our goal is to ensure that each individual's needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 440 individuals are currently employed by Archway Programs and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, Archway Programs has evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout our community Embracing Differences, Improving Lives. Please visit www.archwayprograms.org for more information.
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