POST Long Island Occupational Therapist

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapists for part time and/or full time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Long Island.  

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.  Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy sessions for children with various diagnoses (ex: ASD, sensory issues, fine motor delay, etc.).
• Conduct Occupational Therapy evaluations.
• Provide center-based and home care services.
• Skilled in supporting children in school and at home.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of New York required.
• Knowledge of New York State laws/regulations in regard to Occupational
  Therapy.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children in therapy and conducting evaluations preferred.
• Experience in sensory integration preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computers and databases.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full time position in the office located in Deer Park
• Varied caseload of children ages birth through 10. Primarily through Early Intervention, CPSE and insurance.

Benefits for this position:

·         Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions

·         Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws

·         Mentoring is offered to all providers

·         Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE

·         Flexible scheduling

·         Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference

·         Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

• Starting Salary- $69,000

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Island Therapies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.