Occupational Therapist Full-Time at Positive Beginnings, Inc.

Job Summary:

·        The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and treatment (COTA provides treatment only) to children identified by the school district as a child/student with a disability as outlined in Part 200 Regulations/IDEA

·       The Therapist utilizes principles of growth and development in establishing guidelines for the implementation of the child’s IEP to provide treatment as able

·        The Occupational Therapist or COTA provides services in conformance with all regulatory bodies governing this population, school policy and procedure and in compliance with the NYS Occupational Therapy Practice Act

Qualifications:

·       OT- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an institution accredited by the AOTA

·       OT-New York License/Registration

·       COTA-Associate Degree or higher as an OT Assistant

·        COTA- NYSED Certification

Job Responsibilities:

·       Evaluate children with known or suspected disabilities as pertinent to case assigned

·       Participate in planning/meeting with the school district, parents and other members of the CPSE

·       Provide treatment in accordance with the child’s IEP

·       Provide all required documentation with required time frames including daily notes, therapy sign in sheets, quarterly progress notes, IEP pages and updates and annual reviews

·       Provide instruction to families, team members and other support staff consistent with accepted practice standards

·       Instruct families in the use of prosthetic, hand splint, adaptive equipment or other assistive devices

·        Submit all required attendance documentation to administration within required time frames

·       Maintain effective contact with other team members via weekly scheduled team meetings

·       Include family in panning and treatment of the child

·       Obtain NPI #

·       Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and effective work ethic

·       Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines

·       Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation

·       Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school

·       Treat all children with dignity and respect

·       Attend 3-5 evening observations/conference events with parents

·       Must be able to lift 40 pounds

·        COTA-under the supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist, performs all of the above except evaluations

·        Will ensure that theyt will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students

·        Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.