Occupational Therapist

Reviews medical reports, psychological reports, social history and other pertinent records of referred children.
Evaluates children, including observation of student and administration of standardized/non-standardized procedures, in order to identify performance levels.
Evaluates oral motor skills, fine motor and visual motor skills, reflex development, developmental milestones, range of motion, sensory motor abilities and functional motor skills.
Analyzes and synthesizes evaluation results to develop therapy goals and treatment plans.
Implements therapy program including principles of (NDT) neurodevelopmental therapy, sensory integration, sensory motor therapy and normal development.
Prepares, presents and coordinates annual goals and short-term performance objectives of the therapy program as apart of the IEP and IFSP and in conjunction with the classroom team program.
Determines need and fabricates or recommends appropriate adaptive equipment, splints and devices as needed by the child to enhance performance abilities and instructs the child, family and staff in its proper use. If needed, assists families in ordering equipment.
Maintains records which are dated and signed by the therapist, including an initial evaluation, annual evaluation, documentation of treatments provided, progress notes and upon discharge a summary of treatment results, reason for discharge and follow-up recommendations.
Maintains records regarding consultation with physicians, family and staff.
Suggests adaptations to the child’s environment to ensure proper positioning and maximal function in school and home, and for ease of access.
Keeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice, agency policies, rules and regulations.
Maintains current certification or registration as required by state regulations.
Provides supervision for assistants as needed in the implementation of OT practice including countersigning reports and documentation of service.
Bachelors degree in Occupational therapy, or equivalent. NYS registration in Occupational Therapy.
Valid New York State driver’s license with safe driving record per agency policy; use of personal vehicle is required
Requires basic computer skills
Requires strong listening, communication and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to stand, sit, kneel, and stoop
One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
Working knowledge of sensory processing/integration highly desirable