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About the Role

The Gersh Organization is seeking an 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs.
Evaluates student's ability and formulates occupational profile through functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report reflecting strengths and barriers to student participation.
Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results and develop individual education plans.
Teaches, monitors, and collaborates with educational personnel, parents, and students to increase understanding of student's occupational performance.
Provides continuing education and in-services for educational personnel, parents, and community-based service providers.
Follows a treatment plan/IEP goals to improve, develop, restore, or maintain a child’s active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments.
Takes a caseload of a minimum of 45 30-minute sessions per week and covers other counselor sessions as needed.
Ensures make-up sessions are completed within the month and utilization of students’ mandates per the IEP is at or above 85% each week.
Maintains high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees.
Maintains records and documentation.
Recommends modification of treatment approaches to reflect the child’s changing needs.
Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families.
Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.
Develops and maintains a daily schedule, which includes students/classrooms and other activities/duties.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
Possess State OTR/L Licensure in the state in which you were hired.
One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a 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.
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students.
Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.

Skills

Screening
Evaluation
Educational program planning
Transition planning
Therapeutic intervention
Exit planning
CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures
Communication skills

Location

Downtown Brooklyn

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

One year of experience as an occupational therapist

Education Level

Accredited occupational therapy professional program
State OTR/L Licensure

Salary/Compensations

$3,500 Sign On Bonus

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

About the Company

The Gersh Organization offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.