OBJECTIVES: Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Licensed Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services in accordance with each child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The role includes delivering therapy, conducting comprehensive assessments that address physical, cognitive, communication, psychosocial, and sensory development, with a focus on fine motor skills and activities of daily living. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for completing all required documentation and related paperwork and may supervise a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) when applicable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assurances- Ensure receipt of an individualized Education Program (IEP) for all children on case load.
- Ensure delivery of services as mandated by each IEP.
- Ensure a signed medical prescription is on file prior to initiating services, when required.
- Ensure timely completion of session notes for each child in the EasyTrac Database System.
- Ensure all required documentation is uploaded into TEAMS and appropriately filed in student records.
- Maintain knowledge of appropriate billing codes, including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes.
- Ensure that all licenses and certifications remain current and are renewed in a timely manner.
Occupational Therapy- Provide occupational therapy services as outlined in each child's IEP.
- Deliver services to children individually and in groups, utilizing both push-in and pull-out models as appropriate.
- Accurately document therapy time by signing each child in and out of sessions.
Paperwork- Obtain required prescriptions for all children and upload them into the EasyTrac Database System prior to commencing services.
- Complete all required documentation, including session notes, progress reports, Turning-5 reports, quarterly report cards, rationales, and other related paperwork, within established timeframes.
- Submit monthly therapy attendance cards to the designated Administrative Assistant.
- Complete occupational therapy evaluations when indicated, as well as any additional documentation necessary to support program operations.
Collaborative Activities- Provide consultation to teachers, peers, and parents as needed.
- Participate in required meetings, including team meetings, teacher/clinician meetings, and Special Review CPSE/CSE meetings.
- Participate in evaluation and intake team activities when indicated.
- Attend all required training sessions, including discipline-specific and agency-mandated courses.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through workshops and training to enhance knowledge and service delivery.
- Maintain compliance with New York State licensure requirements by completing continuing education to keep licenses current.
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and individualized care for young Children.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate developmental and functional needs.
- Maintain productivity standards while ensuring full compliance with regulations requirements.
- Ability to provide effective supervision and mentorship to COTA staff and graduate-level occupational therapy students.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with families while repeating confidentiality and cultural diversity.
- Conduct appropriate assessments in speech, language, and feeding domains for young children.
- Maintain required productivity levels and comply with all regulatory and program mandates.
- Demonstrate respect for family confidentiality and cultural diversity.
- Collaborate effectively as a team member and build strong working relationships across disciplines and locations.
CORE COMPETENCIES:- Excellent work ethic
- Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization.
- Demonstrated personal ethics and values.
- Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
- Team player who works well with a diverse group of people
QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.S. Occupational Therapy Degree; School accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
- NYS License in Occupational Therapy
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT - Certification).
- Experience working with children presenting a wide range of communication disorders.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Salary commensurate with experience. Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000.
