Therapist / Occupational Therapy / New York / Occupational Therapist (OT) Job

A nonprofit organization in New York City is actively seeking a licensedOccupational Therapist (OT) to join their team at their schools in Queens. In this role, theOccupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for servicing school aged children with special needs in-person.

Responsibilities:

TheOccupational Therapist (OT) will:

• Provide screening and therapy services, as assigned
• Keep records, including daily session notes, quarterlies, and annual progress reports
• Provide consultation on issues involving effective motor development to teaching staff and other appropriate personnel and programs
• Conference regularly with parents regarding treatment and equipment needs of their children
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to develop appropriate treatment plans for assigned children
• Adapt and adjust therapeutic equipment to meet the needs of the children
• Perform other assigned duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree inOccupational Therapy
• NYS Occupational Therapist (OT) license

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a Preschool setting
• Experience working with the Pediatric population
• Experience working with people dealing with Developmental Disabilities