Responsibilities

       Purpose of Your Position

Provide occupational therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children and conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations.

       Job Functions

• Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.

• Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation
• Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
• Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services
• Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
• Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
• Serves as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for occupational therapy students.
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices
• Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree
• NYS OT License

Experience

• New Graduates with Pediatric experience considered.

Employee Requirements:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); good problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills; ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies
• Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of Coleman School which includes a medical and physical examination
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children if necessary
• Must hold valid drivers license and be able to travel safely throughout community

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Salary Range:

$82,744.16/Yr. To $95,155.78/Yr.