Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapist

Position: Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting, performs occupational therapy assessments, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

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, a New York State License, NBCOT certification, experience and/or training in pediatrics.

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.Supervises occupational therapy practitioners (OTA's), occupational therapy students and other staff performing supportive services as a part of service provision.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 CoveragePrescription CoverageLife InsuranceRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!