If you are an experienced professional who enjoys being part of a multidisciplinary team and is seeking to enhance life for the betterment of children in our pre-school program, we would like to hear from you. The Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery is seeking an OTR/L, who will be responsible for the examination, care planning and performing occupational therapy treatment. He/she will delegate and monitor responsibilities assigned to COTA’s.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment to children with a wide variety of disabilities as necessary.
- Provide treatment in accordance with the weekly schedule including scheduling of make-ups and diagnostic evaluations.
- Write and maintain complete reports on children which include diagnostic evaluations, daily notes, recommendations, re-evaluations, discharges, and any other reports needed.
- Document all clinical tasks thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner as required by the Agency.
- Request, utilize and maintain appropriate therapeutic materials and equipment.
- Communicate with staff, parents and other professionals in an effort to provide total therapeutic programs for students.
- Accurately maintain student records and statistical information.
- Participate in staff and program development as needed.
- Responsible for the safety of persons served under his/her supervision.
- Assist with staff training and development as needed.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Currently registered New York State License in Occupational Therapy.
- Two years clinical / Occupational Therapist experience preferred. Experience with developmental disabilities desired.
Position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
The League Education and Treatment Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area. We offer generous benefits including: health insurance, life insurance, 403 (b), sick time and vacation time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Education:
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS license in Occupational Therapy (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11238: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
