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Occupational Therapist - Adult Services (Part-Time)
nBronx, NY ( • Clinical
nJob Type
nPart-time
nDescription
nWe are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to support our programs for people with developmental disabilities. This is a part-time opportunity (flexible hours) in the Bronx.
nWhy Join ADAPT?
nIt's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
nFor your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
nSUMMARY
nUnder general direction, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and delivering occupational therapy services to adults with physical, developmental, and/or cognitive disabilities. The role focuses on promoting independence, functional skill development, and meaningful participation in daily living, vocational, and community-based activities. Services are provided in accordance with individualized service plans, professional standards, and all applicable regulatory and agency requirements, using a person-centered and outcomes-driven approach.
nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nThe duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist will include but are not limited to the following:
nnnEvaluates the people we support who were referred to the program to establish learning and performance capabilities and develops a treatment plan to attain established goals working within the scope of the diagnosed disability. Evaluation includes activities of daily living (mealtime, dressing, grooming, hygiene, transfers), fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory awareness, perceptual motor skills, homemaking and independent living skills.
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nnDevelops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment.
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nnSelects educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid the people we support in adjusting to their disability and teaches adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks.
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nnParticipates in in-service education for other staff relevant to techniques and objectives of the program.
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nnParticipates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program.
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nnIntegrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
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nnDocuments therapy activities, progress, and outcomes in records for the people we support, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members—including social workers, nurses, and other clinical staff—to support holistic health, well-being, and individualized outcomes.
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nnRecords progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.
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nnRefers the people we support to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate.
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nnDesigns, makes and fits adaptive devices for the use of the people we support, such as splints, shoes or braces.
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nnTrains and instructs program staff as required.
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nnAssists with other duties i.e. arrival, dismissal, mealtime, bathroom use, classroom management.
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nnProvides supervision to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
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nnMaintains equipment and orders supplies as required.
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nnPerforms other related duties as requested
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n nQUALIFICATIONS
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
nsatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
nability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
ndisabilities to perform the essential functions.
nnnBachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Masters preferred.
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nnCurrent NY State license in Occupational Therapy
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nnOne year of prior Occupational Therapist experience preferred.
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nnFamiliarity with nonprofit service delivery models is preferred.
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nnExcellent interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, families, other departments, outside contacts, etc.
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nnAbility to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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nnExcellent oral and written communication skills.
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nnStrong initiative, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
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nnAbility to maintain confidentiality.
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nnAbility to prioritize assigned tasks and travel to, and between programs, administrative, and project locations.
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nnExcellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
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nnAbility to lift, move and position the people we support in beds, wheelchairs, toilets, showers, vans, etc.
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nnPassion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.
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n nCOMPENSATION:$50 - $60/hour
nAt ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
nADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
nNotice of AI Use in Job Application Review
nAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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