Hawthorne Foundation
Occupational Therapist
Hawthorne Foundation, New York, New York, us, 10261
* * * *NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees! * * **
* *$750– on completion of 3 months of employment** *$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment*
*FULL-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT HAWTHORNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL-MANHATTAN CAMPUS (SCHOOL AGE-SWD 1-6)*
*CONTRACTORS WELCOME*
*Organization Profile:* Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.
*Mission:* An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
*Vision:* To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.
*Job Responsibilities (Occupational Therapist):*
General Responsibilities:
* Provide appropriate treatment to school age children as outlined in the IEP goals and directives.* Provide ongoing classroom communication with the teachers as well as the parents in regards to child’s progress and assist in home program implementation.* Acts as OT department liaison with institutes of higher education, for whom we are providing clinical training.
Responsibilities: *The Occupational Therapist provides direct treatment of a minimum of 50 sessions per week at the School Age level*
* Daily completion and monthly completion of session notes for Occupational Therapy (OT) department.* Monthly updates and monitoring of OT attendance cards/databases.* The Occupational Therapist coordinates completion and collection of all OT reports, goals, and regression summaries* The Occupational Therapist ensures all paperwork in compliance with all regulatory agencies.* Instructional Programming/curriculum development to address OT needs of School Age students.* The Occupational Therapist assists in researching and ordering new equipment and supplies.* The Occupational Therapist attends parent and staff meetings and in-services offered by Hawthorne Country Day.* Conduct OT evaluations for students when requested by School Age Coordinator and School District(s).* The Occupational Therapist complies with on NYSED, DOH and HCDS paperwork requirements and IEP Direct* Complies with documentation requirements (including physician recommendations/ prescriptions)* Complies with all NYSED, DOH requirements/audits* Ensuring Medicaid compliance* The Occupational Therapist attends required trainings to ensure compliance with current requirements by NYSED, DOH, Medicaid and HCDS* The Occupational Therapist prepares closed files for storage at the end of each school year and summer* Take necessary courses/workshops to maintain OT licensure.
*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN * EDUCATION INCENTIVES *LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D *403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.
EOE
*Job Type:* Full-time/Part-time
*Required education:* Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a nationally accredited college or university.
*Required experience (if applicable):* Experience with children with Autism/PDD and other developmental disabilities.
*Required license or certification (if applicable):* New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
*Other qualifications:*
-Must meet Medicaid eligibility standards
-Willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules in a timely manner.
-An ability and willingness to provide direct occupational therapy services to students with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $73,767.59 - $85,516.00 per year
Benefits:* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Opportunities for advancement* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to Friday
Education:* Master‘s (Required)
Experience:* relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:* NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist (Required)
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* *$750– on completion of 3 months of employment** *$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment*
*FULL-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT HAWTHORNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL-MANHATTAN CAMPUS (SCHOOL AGE-SWD 1-6)*
*CONTRACTORS WELCOME*
*Organization Profile:* Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.
*Mission:* An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.
*Vision:* To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.
*Job Responsibilities (Occupational Therapist):*
General Responsibilities:
* Provide appropriate treatment to school age children as outlined in the IEP goals and directives.* Provide ongoing classroom communication with the teachers as well as the parents in regards to child’s progress and assist in home program implementation.* Acts as OT department liaison with institutes of higher education, for whom we are providing clinical training.
Responsibilities: *The Occupational Therapist provides direct treatment of a minimum of 50 sessions per week at the School Age level*
* Daily completion and monthly completion of session notes for Occupational Therapy (OT) department.* Monthly updates and monitoring of OT attendance cards/databases.* The Occupational Therapist coordinates completion and collection of all OT reports, goals, and regression summaries* The Occupational Therapist ensures all paperwork in compliance with all regulatory agencies.* Instructional Programming/curriculum development to address OT needs of School Age students.* The Occupational Therapist assists in researching and ordering new equipment and supplies.* The Occupational Therapist attends parent and staff meetings and in-services offered by Hawthorne Country Day.* Conduct OT evaluations for students when requested by School Age Coordinator and School District(s).* The Occupational Therapist complies with on NYSED, DOH and HCDS paperwork requirements and IEP Direct* Complies with documentation requirements (including physician recommendations/ prescriptions)* Complies with all NYSED, DOH requirements/audits* Ensuring Medicaid compliance* The Occupational Therapist attends required trainings to ensure compliance with current requirements by NYSED, DOH, Medicaid and HCDS* The Occupational Therapist prepares closed files for storage at the end of each school year and summer* Take necessary courses/workshops to maintain OT licensure.
*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN * EDUCATION INCENTIVES *LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D *403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.
EOE
*Job Type:* Full-time/Part-time
*Required education:* Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a nationally accredited college or university.
*Required experience (if applicable):* Experience with children with Autism/PDD and other developmental disabilities.
*Required license or certification (if applicable):* New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
*Other qualifications:*
-Must meet Medicaid eligibility standards
-Willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules in a timely manner.
-An ability and willingness to provide direct occupational therapy services to students with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $73,767.59 - $85,516.00 per year
Benefits:* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Opportunities for advancement* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to Friday
Education:* Master‘s (Required)
Experience:* relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:* NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist (Required)
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