What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST position at Mary Cariola?
Salary Range 12 month: $51,500-$75,000
Pay within this range is based on experience and education
DEI Values Statement:
Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong.
Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work.
As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides students with appropriate sensory motor programs that will be conducted in individual or group sessions.
Provides on-going consultation, training and support for classroom staff to carry over therapeutic programs.
Works cooperatively with team members in the evaluation and development of prescriptive feeding programs designed to improve oral motor abilities.
Attends various discipline related meetings and inservices (e.g. team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, staffings, staff development days.)
Works closely with parents to provide appropriate home programs.
Works cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and implementing goals and recommendations for each student.
Designs and/or obtains adaptive positioning systems necessary to provide proper alignment and facilitate independent movement patterns (e.g. wheel chairs, standers.)
Participates in the design and/or modification of adaptive equipment or devices (e.g. utensils, switches.)
Maintains written documentation in accordance with departmental and agency regulations.
Understands the psychological, social and medical characteristics of the population served by the Agency.
Provides clinical instruction for future therapists according to each college's requirements and the OT/PT department student guidelines.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree (M. A.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Occupational Therapy plus have or be in pursuit of New York State licensure. Prior experience desirable, but not necessary.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $51,500 - $75,000