Occupational Therapist

NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!\*\*\** * *$750- on completion of 3 months of employment* * *$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment* *FULL-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT HAWTHORNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL-MANHATTAN CAMPUS (SCHOOL AGE-SWD 1-6)* *CONTRACTORS WELCOME* *Organization Profile:* Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. *Mission:* An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities. *Vision:* To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals. *Job Responsibilities (Occupational Therapist):* General Responsibilities: * Provide appropriate treatment to school age children as outlined in the IEP goals and directives. * Provide ongoing classroom communication with the teachers as well as the parents in regards to child's progress and assist in home program implementation. * Acts as OT department liaison with institutes of higher education, for whom we are providing clinical training. Responsibilities: *The Occupational Therapist provides direct treatment of a minimum of 50 sessions per week at the School Age level* * Daily completion and monthly completion of session notes for Occupational Therapy (OT) department. * Monthly updates and monitoring of OT attendance cards/databases. * The Occupational Therapist coordinates completion and collection of all OT reports, goals, and regression summaries * The Occupational Therapist ensures all paperwork in compliance with all regulatory agencies. * Instructional Programming/curriculum development to address OT needs of School Age students. * The Occupational Therapist assists in researching and ordering new equipment and supplies. * The Occupational Therapist attends parent and staff meetings and in-services offered by Hawthorne Country Day. * Conduct OT evaluations for students when requested by School Age Coordinator and School District(s). * The Occupational Therapist complies with on NYSED, DOH and HCDS paperwork requirements and IEP Direct * Complies with documentation requirements (including physician recommendations/ prescriptions) * Complies with all NYSED, DOH requirements/audits * Ensuring Medicaid compliance * The Occupational Therapist attends required trainings to ensure compliance with current requirements by NYSED, DOH, Medicaid and HCDS * The Occupational Therapist prepares closed files for storage at the end of each school year and summer * Take necessary courses/workshops to maintain OT licensure. \*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS \*RETIREMENT PLAN\* EDUCATION INCENTIVES\*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D\*403B PLANS \*PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. EOE *Job Type:* Full-time/Part-time *Required education:* Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a nationally accredited college or university. *Required experience (if applicable):* Experience with children with Autism/PDD and other developmental disabilities. *Required license or certification (if applicable):* New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist *Other qualifications:* -Must meet Medicaid eligibility standards -Willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules in a timely manner. -An ability and willingness to provide direct occupational therapy services to students with disabilities. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $73,767.59 - $85,516.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * relevant: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist (Required) Work Location: In person