Job description:
Started in 1958, the mission of the Kennedy Children's Center is to assist young children experiencing significant delays in critical areas of development such as cognition and learning, mobility, speech and communication, and social relations.
The Center has an immediate need for an Occupational Therapist (OT) at the agency's Bronx and Manhattan locations. This person would be responsible for the quality of occupational therapy services provided, incorporating state of the art knowledge to assigned children’s needs.
The OT role is 100% onsite.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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Provide screening, evaluation, and therapy services as assigned.
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Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans for assigned children
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Provide consultation on issues involving effective motor development to teaching staff and other appropriate personnel and programs.
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Provide counseling to families regarding their child’s motor development and stimulation.
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Participate in in-service training and supervision.
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Seek professional growth through maintaining current knowledge and skills pertinent to the performance of job responsibilities.
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Maintain session notes, annual progress reports and IEPs using NYC DOE and KCC approved software and make available such records and reports as required by the department and Agency.
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Perform other assigned duties as defined and directed by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college. New York State licensure as an Occupational Therapist required and previous experience in evaluating and treating children with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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Dental insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Professional development assistance
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Referral program
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Retirement plan
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Tuition reimbursement
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Vision insurance
License/Certification:
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Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
