Occupational Therapist- Maternity Leave Replacement

Provide consultative occupational therapy services for the United Preschool program consumers as required by state regulation.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate Occupational Therapy related consumer needs
• Develop program protocols (positioning in coordination with PT, upper extremity splint, and therapeutic mealtime in coordination with SPL)
• Work closely with PT in determining needs related to positioning, transfers, toileting, lifting, transfers, adapted equipment, etc.
• Work closely with SPL in determining mealtime needs and communication / technology access
• In-service new staff on Back Safety / Lifting and areas of O.T. oversight
• In-service staff on implementation of protocols, written programs, transfers, adaptive equipment, back safety, etc., as needed
• Monitor program needs and provide classroom consultation as necessary
• Assess program needs for, and monitor the condition of adapted equipment (seating, positioning, toileting, transfers, ADL, etc.); also, order equipment as needed
• Use established intra- and inter- agency channels of communication
• Communicate with families and residences as needed
• Communicate with vendors, clinics, therapists, and doctors, as needed
• Read, analyze and interpret O.T.related reports
• Document work as follows :
• Record Log of Service Contact Record obtained via observation,

assessment, or as communicated by staff, families, or vendors

• Prepare annual paperwork as specific to each program (Abilities Profile

with Outcomes and Ongoing Services; Safeguards; goals; etc.).

• Maintain Rosters (Loaned Wheelchairs, Mechanical Lifters, Recliners, etc.).
• Maintain Rosters (Loaned Wheelchairs, Mechanical Lifters, Recliners, etc.).
• Attend meetings : Clinicals, ITTs, Annuals, Semi-Annuals (as needed, at O.T. discretion), Special Meetings, etc.
• Serve on agency committees as needed
• JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Attention to detail; high level of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task
• Computer skills including e-mail, internet access, and word processing
• Team player with the ability to foster relationships with consumers and other team members
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to accomplish work duties and ensure consumer safety
• EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an educational program with a Baccalaureate or entry-level masters degree in Occupational Therapy
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Passing the exam of the National Board for Certification in O.T. (NBCOT) and professional licensure by the New York State Educational Department / Office of the Professions
• QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job to the best of their ability, the candidate for this position must do the following :

1. Perform all tasks with the utmost proficiency according to optimal standards of care.

2. Use utmost sensitivity in all contacts regarding consumers and their families.

3. Maintain the utmost professionalism when contacting other professionals and during all meetings.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to employees questions.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must have the ability to transfer individuals independently, with a mechanical lift, or with the assistance of another staff person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Ability to Commute :

• White Plains, NY 10605 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• White Plains, NY 10605 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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