Easterseals New York, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Licensed Occupational Therapist to assist at our Bronx, NY location. This occupational therapy position earns competitive pay.

In addition to competitive salary of $70,000-85,000 and our optimistic culture, we offer our Licensed Occupational Therapists great benefits.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why of this human services position, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

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This full-time occupational therapy position with our human services organization works the day shift during business hours.

In this occupational therapy position, you work with your team and use occupational therapy procedures to provide quality support and services for children and their families. You participate in team evaluations to determine the developmental status and eligibility of your patients as well as to develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). You then execute that plan and provide therapeutic treatments. To ensure we are providing optimal care to each patient, you help to maintain our equipment and workspace.

Meticulously, you prepare clinical notes detailing the child's strengths, needs, and progress. You maintain professional standards and continuously work to improve your skills and therapy techniques. The safety of your patients is of the utmost importance to you, and you take great care to practice infection control by following universal precautions. You also actively recognize and report any forms of abuse according to policy as well as federal and state laws. Having a job that allows you to make such a big impact on the lives of others makes you feel good, which is why you thrive as part of our nonprofit health care team!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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• Kind - has a friendly disposition and a positive attitude
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• Professional - respectful, discreet, and honest
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• Collaborative - dependable and a team player at the heart of all they do
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• Self-motivated - works hard and does whatever needs to be done
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If this sounds like you, keep reading about this human services position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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• Bachelor's degree OR its equivalent in the field of occupational therapy
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• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
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• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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Three years of experience working with children as a therapist is preferred but not required. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our human services team as a Licensed Occupational Therapist!

Location: 10473