About this opportunity
Astor Services for Children & Families lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in poughkeepsie, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapist
nPoughkeepsie, NY (
nJob Type
nFull-time
nDescription
nThe Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans.
nRequirements:
nnnConducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates.
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nnMaintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff.
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nnCreates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate.
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nnTests performed are appropriate for presenting problems.
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nnRecommendations are appropriate for findings.
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nnMonitors and records student progress.
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nnManages office space and equipment.
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nnCommunicates and interacts with team members.
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nnUpon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning.
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nnResponsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities.
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nnMay undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment.
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nnProvides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children.
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nnDevelops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services.
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n nWant to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!
nRequirements
nnnLicensed Occupational Therapist.
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nnExperience with the population served preferred.
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n nSalary Description
n73,655.40/year
Worksite address
poughkeepsie, NY, 12600, US
Who can apply
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