Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals Story Ave for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist!Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers www.Easterseals.com/newyork.Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.Job Title: Occupational TherapistLocation: Bronx, NYFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary Range- $60,000-85,000 (depending on credentials and experience)Position Summary:Easterseals-Story Ave is seeking an Occupational Therapist.Essential Job Functions:
- Work as a member of the team (family, staff and other service providers) to provide quality supports and services for children and their families.
- Participate in team evaluations to determine developmental status and initial or ongoing eligibility.
- Develop IFSP's with other team members.
- Maintain professional standards, and current skills in therapy techniques.
- Provide occupational therapy services for children.
- Write progress notes on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
- Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency.
- Aid in maintaining equipment and workspace.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
- Assist in staff development and training.
Non-Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Experience and Education:
- 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 above 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#EASTERSEALSNYAbout Us
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork