Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour

LOCATION: Occupational Therapy (OT) service location will vary throughout Essex County, NY and will be determined by the Director of ECIP, based on the location of children and students. The preference of the OT will be taken into consideration for determining
geographic location. Location for the delivery of services will be determined by the IFSP or IEP, typically at a home, school, daycare, or community location such as library or playgroup. Eligible for hybrid work upon approval of the Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist will work with early intervention (birth to 3yo) and preschool age children (3-5yo) providing occupational therapy evaluations and services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The OT may be required to supervise an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Occupational Therapy evaluations using standardized evaluations and clinical judgement to make assessments on a child’s current levels of functioning and determine the need for OT therapy.
• Written reports including but not limited to evaluation report, evaluation results on the child’s IEP, as well as goals (if necessary). Annual review testing, reports, and IEP updates for preschool students on therapist caseload. IFSP review reports every 6 months, testing if necessary, and goal planning for IFSP.
• OT services will be provided using evidence-based practices
• Early Intervention services will include family-based support
• Services notes, monthly billing, evaluation reports, annual reports, IFSP reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• IEP progress notes updated quarterly
• Participating in meetings to review evaluation and/ or OT services, if unable to attend it is the OT’s responsibility to find coverage for the meeting
• Participate in required annual training sessions
• Write prescriptions to send to physicians before starting OT services or evaluations

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and trauma informed skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain schedule of duties independently

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work locations
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs, frequently moving in and out of offices, schools, daycares, and homes
• Constantly position self to maintain therapeutic positioning with young children, including on the floor and at small tables
• Frequently communicates with adults and children, some of which have communication delays
• Frequently moves toys and equipment needed in relation to therapy with young children, which may include light lifting
• Occasionally position children in correct placement for occupational therapy exercises

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Minimum of master’s degree with current N.Y.S. Occupational Therapy license and registration
2. EXPERIENCE: Experience as an occupational therapist working with children under 6 years old is preferred but not required.