Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Poughkeepsie, NY (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans.

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  Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.

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  Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff.

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  Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate.

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  Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems.

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  Recommendations are appropriate for findings.

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  Monitors and records student progress.

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  Manages office space and equipment.

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  Communicates and interacts with team members.

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  Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning.

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  Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities.

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  May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment.

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  Provides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children.

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  Develops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services.

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Requirements

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  Licensed Occupational Therapist.

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  Experience with the population served preferred.

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Salary Description

73,655.40/year