Job description
School Age
Part-time positions are currently available in districts throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties
Full-time and part-time placements are available for the upcoming school year
Preschool and Early Intervention
We receive referrals for itinerant work throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan and Deliver treatment to children that addresses goals on IEP or IFSP- Conduct periodic assessments and/or evaluations
- Provide progress updates according to department calendar
- Develop goals
- Communicate with agency coordinator, parents/guardians, and instructional team
- Participate in meeting when invited by district and/or county
- Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
- Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards.
- Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy programs.
- Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
- Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
- Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
These essential functions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of an occupational therapist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification. The employee must be capable of exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or residents. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents. The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability. This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens (29CFR 1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job- related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills and/or splashes of blood or body fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee engaged in Category 1 tasks.
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