Occupational Therapist Supervisor

3 weeks ago

West Hempstead, United States Gersh Autism Full time
The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face. With our family of programs in various locations on Long Island, NY, Seattle, WA and in Puerto Rico, Gersh is the leading provider of educational and support services for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

The Gersh Organization is seeking a smart and energetic Occupational Therapist Supervisor to provide occupational therapy support to children K-12. The Occupational Therapist Supervisor will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. The Occupational Therapist Supervisor is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting liability of the school system and the therapist. The ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning for students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.

Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.

•Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.

•Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.

•Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.

•Teaches, monitors, and collaborates with educational personnel, community agencies, parents, and students to increase understanding of the student’s occupational performance.

•Provides continuing education and in-services for educational personnel, parents, and community-based service providers

Follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain a child’s active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments.

•Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees.

•Maintains records and documentation.

•Recommends modification of treatment approaches to reflect the child’s changing needs.

•Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families.

•Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.

•Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes students/classrooms and other activities/duties.

•Other responsibilities related to the position as shall be assigned by the Program Director.

*Please note all the above are the responsibilities of the role, however the role is not limited to only the above*

Requirements

•Must have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.

•Must possess New York State OTR/L Licensure.

•One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting.

•Must have sensory knowledge.

•Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus

•Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

•Location: West Hempstead, NY

•Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm

•Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed based on school events

•School/Classroom Setting

Physical requirements

•The job may require lifting up to 25lbs.

•Frequent walking, sitting, with occasional standing, stooping, kneeling, & crouching.

•Should be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment

•Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

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