Overview
Perform occupational therapy evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
STANDARD 1: Professional Duties
Assess students’ needs through a variety of formal and informal measu
Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students’ IEP/IFSPs.
Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of motor control and developmental skills, including upper extremity functioning, fine motor development, sensory-motor and perceptual skills.
Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified
on students’ IEP/IFSPs.
Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students’ behavioral support plans.
Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
Inform team members of students’ progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments.
Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings).
Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with familie
Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students’ progress and intervention strategies.
Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed.
Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner
Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately.
Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change.
Demonstrate effective time management.
Supervise interns as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern’s progress.
Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position.
Participate in occupational therapy screenings as requested.
Determine the need and implement programs for sensory modalities and/or adaptive equipment, as deemed appropriate.
Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities.
STANDARD 2: Therapy Environment Management
Responsible for health and safety of students.
Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment.
STANDARD 3: Professional Behavior
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Conduct self at all times in an appropriate man
Adhere to program-specific policies and procedu
STANDARD 4: Professional Development
Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program.
Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner
STANDARD 5: Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:
Corporate Compliance
Code of Ethical Conduct
Departmental in-service education program requirements
Quality improvement activities
Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
Regulatory requirements
Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols
Fire prevention and safety protocols
Infection control practices and procedures
Annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations
Active supervision of students
STANDARD 6: Performs other related duties as required.
Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all
Modify strategies, activities and/or therapeutic interventions to meet the students’ individual needs.
Display initiative and interest in departmental advancement/needs.
Respond quickly to students and/or parent/guardian’s request, refer to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken.
Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
Demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to handle numerous respon
Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.
Maintain child and family confidentiali
Be consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with students and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smile, use positive eye contact, and be friendly, open and approachable.
STANDARD 7: Supervision
Take an active role in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification and implementing recommendations.
STANDARD 8: Cultural Competencies
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and race
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment
Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, with New York State licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and neuromotor development as normally acquired through completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required.
- Minimum (1) year related work experience with preschool and school age special needs population preferred.
Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of a child/student.
