Occupational Therapist

Gersh Applied Behavior Analysis Services • Town of Hempstead, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Job Purpose

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face. Gersh is the leading provider of educational and support services for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

The Gersh Organization is seeking a smart and energetic 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. The Occupational Therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting liability of the school system and the therapist. The ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning for students with disabilities.

Requirements:

Must have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
Must possess State OTR/L Licensure in the state.
One year of experience as an occupational therapist preferred, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting.
Must have sensory knowledge.
Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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