Occupational Therapist

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx CDC for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist.

Salary: $60,000-$85,000

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.
  • Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.
  • Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation
  • Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.
• Provide Occupational Therapy services for children as needed.
• Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed.
• Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
• Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system.
• Complete evaluations from referrals.
• Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques.
• Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned.
• Assist in staff development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not deigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
• Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\

Equal Opportunity Employer