Occupational Therapist

1 month ago


East Hanover, United States Pillar Care Continuum Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Locations: East Orange, NJ and Roselle, NJ

Program: Community Services - Public School Therapy

SUMMARY:

Are you a collaborative, passionate Occupational Therapist who is looking to make a difference? Join our supportive team to provide therapy services to students within the public-school setting. As a staff member you will be involved in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence, and participation in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts initial screenings and/or evaluations using formal and informal assessments; interprets and analyzes data; submits full comprehensive written reports of findings
  • Identifies and implements long and short-term treatment plans, either individually or in a group setting or indirectly as a consultant, including educationally relevant goals and methods to achieve identified goals within given time frame
  • Submits to appropriate source written reports such as client reevaluations/ updates, anecdotal notes, clinic notes, special interim reports and other related information using required formats/ forms; maintains service-related records following billing, reimbursements and procurement procedures
  • Coordinates and integrates occupational therapy with other therapy and educational programs
  • Develops home or classroom programs for specific clients providing printed handouts or instructions; provides direct training for appropriate home or classroom personnel
  • Participates in conferences, meetings and other planning sessions concerning individual children; recommends therapy activities as part of total treatment plan
  • May design, fabricate, adjust, or make minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals and participate in ordering equipment for home, school, or community
  • Reviews and revises treatment programs as required; terminates treatment service when appropriate
  • Identifies own education and supervision needs; attends educational courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills; may conduct in-service education to staff and team members
  • Initiates contact with direct supervisor to report any concerns regarding safety and appropriate care, schedule changes, new referrals
  • Travel to school locations away from administrative office
  • Other responsibilities as directed by the Program Director or Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied treatment approaches; knowledge of child development
  • Ability to relate and treat a variety of students with disabilities without bias or prejudice
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, parents, and other professionals
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality
  • Build and promote teamwork; maintains proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors
  • Maintain a safe working environment; adheres to ethical standards of the profession, policies, procedures and standard health precautions
  • Perform physical activities related to delivery of therapeutic services

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree from an AOTA and NJ certification
  • NJ Department of Education certification may be required


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