Occupational Therapist

Posted: Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Valid Thru: Thursday, 16 May 2024
Index Requested on: 04/16/2024 14:12:22
Indexed on: 04/16/2024 14:12:22

Location: buffalo, NY, 14201, US

Industry: Social Services
Occupational Category: 29-1122.00 - Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Liberty_Resources is hiring!

Description:

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapists (OT) for part time and/or full time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Buffalo.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

· Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Occupational Therapy

· Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Early Childhood Experience

· Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for this position:

· Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions

· Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws

· Mentoring is offered to all providers

· Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE

· Flexible scheduling

· Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference

· Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Pay Rate: EI

  • EI 30 minutes: $43
  • EI Family Training/family support 30 minutes: $42
  • EI 60 minutes: $58
  • EI Family Training/family support 60 minutes: $57
  • Evaluation = $110

Pay Rate: EI

  • CPSE SEIS 60 minutes: $44
  • CPSE 30 minutes: $37
  • CPSE 60 minutes: $72
  • Evaluation (EI & CPSE): $110

Liberty POST cares about your safety. We are following all CDC guidelines to ensure safety for clients, families and employees.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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