Gershautism
Occupational Therapist (Brooklyn)- $3,500 Sign On Bonus
Brooklyn, NY
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$65kDetected 8 hours ago
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About the role
- For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential.
- Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student's unique learning style.
- The Occupational Therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs.
Responsibilities
- Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees.
- Maintains records and documentation.
- Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.
- Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes students/classrooms and other activities/duties.
- Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
- Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
- At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
- The Gersh Organization is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy support to children K-12.
- The Occupational Therapist will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels.
Requirements
- Must have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
- One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting.
- Must have sensory knowledge.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
Nice to have
- Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus.
Compensation
- $50k-$65k
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $3,500 Sign On Bonus
- The ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning for students with disabilities.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
Company info
- We offer comprehensive therapeutic services-speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more-along with vocational training for older students.
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