Occupational Therapist - Education Services

Young Adult Institute Inc

Manhattan, US
$75,000-$82,000 annually py
On-site
Develop and implement therapeutic interventions
Assess and document student progress
Collaborate with parents and school staff
The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for students with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders

Job Summary

  • The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for students with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders.
  • Provides occupational therapy-based services to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Regularly communicates and collaborates with parents, school staff across all disciplines and medical professionals regarding health, equipment use, participation in activities, positioning, feeding and other relevant factors, as needed.

Matching Summary

The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for students with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders.

Salary

$75,000-$82,000 Annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement therapeutic interventions
  • Assess and document student progress
  • Collaborate with parents and school staff
  • Fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment
  • Assist with assistive technology assessments

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to learners with complex needs
  • Integration into the larger community
  • Utilize current technology in practice

Key Requirements

  • Valid license and current registration as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NYS Department of Education
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in occupational therapy working with school-aged children with significant disabilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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