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[Immediate] Part-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Bronx

ADAPT Community Network • Bronx, NY • 1h ago

Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2465+Bathgate+Avenue+Bronx+NY+USA+10458) - Education

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for evaluating and treating students in order to facilitate rehabilitation and independence in daily living skills of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Duties and activities may vary based on assignments and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist will include, but are not limited to the following:

Evaluates children referred to the program to establish learning and performance capabilities and develop a treatment plan to attain established goals working within the scope of the student's disability. Evaluation includes activities of daily living (feeding, dressing, grooming, hygiene, transfers), fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory awareness, perceptual motor skills, homemaking, and independent living skills.

Develops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment.

Selects educational, recreational, and social activities in order to aid students in adjusting to their disability and teaches adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks.

Participates in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to techniques and objectives of the program.

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program.

Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or homes of persons served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences, or through other informal contacts.

Documents therapy activities and results on students records, assists in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of their medical/psychiatric condition by conferring with teachers, social workers, nurses, and families.

Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.

Refers students to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate.

Designs, makes, and fits adaptive devices for student use such as splints, shoes or braces.

Trains and instructs program staff as required.

Assists with other duties i.e. arrival, dismissal, feeding, using the restroom, and classroom management.

Provides supervision to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.

Maintains equipment and orders supplies as required.

Performs other related duties as requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

1 Year of prior Occupational Therapist experience preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Current NYS license in Occupational Therapy

COMPENSATION: $47.28/hour + Industry Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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