POST Rochester: Occupational Therapist (Itinerant) - Liberty_Resources

Liberty POST is currently seeking amotivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapist (Itinerant) for part time and/or full time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester.  

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.  Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for children’s health and safety at all times, and is aware of and implements behavioral, and emergency procedures as per Agency Policy and Procedure Manual
• Maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to early childhood development, education and related areas, as well as all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, parents/ legal guardians, and work related contacts.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the Discipline Specific Team Leader for follow up.
• Effectively accesses and utilizes Liberty POST website and links to gain needed information, enter electronic treatment notes, access forms, parent education information, continuing education information, and Employee Handbook.
• Checks and responds to e-mail regularly.
• Implements therapy in alignment with the specifications regarding location duration and frequency in the child's IEP or IFSP
• Plans and implements specific strategies/instruction and activities which reflect the outcomes, goals/objectives of the child’s IEP or IFSP
• Maintains progress records including anecdotal notes, data collections,  and checklists for children on caseload
• Tracks, completes and is timely with caseload paperwork requirements.
• Provides periodic timely and formalized communication to parents in the form or written reports, phone calls, emails, texts or meetings.
• Follows mandatory guidelines according to the Regional Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Makes responsible decisions about use of social media. See POST media policy on Share Point.
• Maintains professional boundaries within the work setting.
• Follows universal precautions with daily cleaning of toys/materials used during therapy.
• Receives and implements constructive feedback from leadership staff.
• Promotes diversity and demonstrates respect and appreciation for co-workers and clients and their families.
• Takes responsibility for quality of own work.
• Is proactive in maintaining a caseload meeting the regional weekly unit requirement per employee status.
• Communicates problematic clinical issues with respective team leader.
• Collaborates with colleagues on shared cases on at least a monthly basis as evidenced by documentation in the treatment notes.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers as well as provides weekly education and training as appropriate.
• Uses reflection and sets professional goals.
• Represents Liberty POST in a professional manner including appropriate attire when working with children.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State License and Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience – 1-year minimum

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited  through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
• Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
• 401K match
• Free Continuing Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program

Pay Rate: EI

• Basic = $40-$45
• Extended=$54-$59
• Evaluation = $100-$110
• Basic Facility Rate: $32-$35

Pay Rate: CPSE

• Basic 30 minute 1 child = $35-$42
• Basic 30 minute 2+ children = $31-$38/child
• Basic 45 minute 1 child = $45-$52
• Basic 45 minute 2+ children =$41-$50/child
• Basic 60 minute 1 child = $55-$62
• Basic 60 minute 2+ children = $51-$58/child
• Evaluation = $95-$115

Liberty POST is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.