Position: Senior Occupational TherapistThe
Senior Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments and supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA's).
Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc
Location: Bronx, NY 10457
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and minimum of 5 years' experience and/or training in pediatrics.
- Licensed as a New York State Occupational Therapist.
- Certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Senior Occupational Therapist Principal Responsibilities: - Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.
- Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning. Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child's needs.
- Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.
- Follows to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
- Maintains treatment areas, and equipment as required.
- Provide clinical and clerical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Review and cosign documentation, notes and reports for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Provide oversight of prescription management for COTA's caseload
- Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of occupational therapy licensure.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/
