- Provides occupational therapy related services in a collaborative approach to ensure that students individualized needs are met holistically working with the clinical team, Education and Student Life teams, administration, families, and external constituencies as needed and required
- Conducts comprehensive formal and informal assessments and reassessments of a student's occupational performance capabilities
- Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs, monitoring their progress
- Collaborates with other clinicians, and members of the Education and Student Life teams to ensure that each student's progress is holistic, integrated, and takes into account each student's progress and developmental needs
- Proactively maintains communication with students, family members and/or other care givers as appropriate to effectively address student progress, development and emergencies, as needed
- Maintains appropriate records and reports as required
- Participates in clinical and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and engages in activities to remain at the forefront of professional development and advancements
- Actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak and has the opportunity to be involved in a wider range of responsibilities
- Remains up to date on clinical matters, to maintain best in class knowledge of evaluation, intervention, and areas under his/her responsibility
- Participates, as needed, in community and professional education regarding clinical matters, life skills independence, transition services, and related areas
- Encouraged to provide clinical supervision/instruction to occupational therapy Level l and ll students, as needed.
- Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
- A New York State License, and is in good professional standing
- Master's Degree in occupational therapy required.
- Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience a plus
- Minimum 3years' experience is preferred
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors respectfully, in accordance with Shrub Oak policies and procedures is preferred
- Drivers License (in good standing) preferred
- Exceptional communication (oral and written) and active listening skills to appropriately understand and meet student needs. Must also be able to effectively communicate and interact with faculty, staff, families, and all external constituencies
- Excellent analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations/decisions in situations with complex facts and data
- Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results working collaboratively in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders while being sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of students, families, faculty, and staff, with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality
- Ability to effectively and proactively interact with a wide variety of individuals in a manner that values diversity, and positively portrays our programs, personnel and philosophies
- Ability to adapt, remain flexible
- Demonstrated ability to have a sense of urgency, ability to make sound and appropriate decisions under pressure where situations/circumstances are continually evolving
- Ability to multi-task, and handle multiple situations with discretion, and sensitivity to a variety of factors, while exercising sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player and work cross-functionally with other disciplines and with other areas of Shrub Oak
-
Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Spectrum Innovations Tokeneke, United StatesTasks · Occupational Therapist (m/f/d) at Korian: the best for everyone · Our job offer as an Occupational Therapist (m/f/d) is aimed at all those who want to make a difference for the well-being of others. Do you want to change something? Are you looking for a responsible job ...
-
Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
Golden Gate Group Georgetown, CT, United States Freelance**Looking for 2 Occupational Therapists (m/f/d) to join our team in my practices in the south of Hamburg, Georgetown, CT**: · Treatment of children of all ages in the practice, in a daycare center, and a school. · **Workplace**: either in Hamburg Wilhelmsburg or in Hamburg Harbur ...
-
Occupational Therapist
2 days ago
Tarrytown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Cortlandt Manor, United StatesIncluding working include weekends and holidays · We offer the Following: · Premium Compensation · Great Benefits Package · Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere · Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office · Professional Growth & Stability · Innovative Training Programs · Qual ...
-
Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Skyline Solutions Pemberwick, United States Part timePosition: Start date: As soon as possible 100% Team Spirit - 360 employees - 300 beds for inpatient care per year - 7 sister clinics MY TEAM. MY PATH. Whether in nursing, therapy and medicine, or in service and administration: Our work is characterized by the exchange of our skil ...
-
Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Eclipse Enterprises Rockland, United Statesakut Doc is a specialist in the recruitment and placement of doctors within the akut... Med Group, which is the nationwide market leader for medical professionals. We advise and support doctors in their search for a suitable position, helping them to achieve their personal career ...
-
Occupational Therapist
6 days ago
Fox Rehabilitation Peekskill, United States*Visits primarily in a Senior Living Community / Assisted Living Community* · Our team is growing, and we're looking for top-caliber Occupational Therapists to join us in Peekskill NY and surrounding locations in New York. · Why FOX Rehabilitation · •Pioneer of Geriatric House ...
-
Licensed Occupational Therapist
5 days ago
Shrub Oak International School Mohegan Lake, United StatesWe are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine... · If you're passionate about wo ...
-
Licensed Occupational Therapist
2 days ago
Shrub Oak International School Mohegan Lake, United StatesWe are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine... · If you're passionate about wo ...
-
Licensed Occupational Therapist
3 days ago
Shrub Oak International School Mohegan Lake, United StatesWe are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine... · If you're passionate about w ...
-
Licensed Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Shrub Oak International School Mohegan Lake, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionWe are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine.. ...
-
Licensed Occupational Therapist
4 days ago
Shrub Oak International School Mohegan Lake, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionWe are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine.. ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Talent4Health Cortlandt Manor, United StatesTalent4Health is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt Manor, New York. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Occupational Therapist · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 05/20/2024 · Duration: 16 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 h ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
AHS Staffing Cortlandt Manor, United StatesAHS Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt, New York. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Occupational Therapist · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 04/29/2024 · Duration: 17 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 hours, days · E ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Cortlandt Manor, United StatesAureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt Manor, New York. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Occupational Therapist · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: ASAP · Duration: 17 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: ...
-
Home Health Occupational Therapist
1 day ago
Mederi Caretenders Mount Vernon, United StatesWe are hiring for a full-time, part-time, or prn Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team in Mount Vernon, IL · At Mederi Caretenders, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
Talent4Health Cortlandt Manor, NY, United States TemporaryTalent4Health is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt Manor, New York. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Occupational Therapist · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 05/20/2024 · Duration: 16 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 ...
-
Sr./Staff Occupational Therapist
3 days ago
Helen Hayes Hospital West Haverstraw, United StatesNATURE OF WORK & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Will work as part of an inpatient rehab team on diagnosis specific units. Performs initial evaluation and treatment of patients; Responsible to provide patient care for inpatient as well as outpatient coverage if the need arises; Assist Lead T ...
-
Home Health Occupational Therapist
6 days ago
Mederi Caretenders Mount Vernon, United StatesWe are hiring for a full-time, part-time, or prn Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our passionate team in Mount Vernon, IL · At Mederi Caretenders, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Cortlandt Manor, NY, United States TemporaryAureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt Manor, New York. · Discipline: Therapy · ~ Start Date: ASAP · ~ Shift: 8 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based ...
-
Travel Occupational Therapist Job
2 weeks ago
Talent4Health Cortlandt Manor, NY, United States TemporaryTalent4Health is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Cortlandt Manor, New York. · Discipline: Therapy · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Employment Type: Travel · ~ Perks: Full Medical Benefits + 401K Plan · Full Medical Benefits + 401K Plan · Inpatient an ...
Licensed Occupational Therapist - Mohegan Lake, United States - Shrub Oak International School
Description
We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine...
If you're passionate about working with and mentoring students on the Autism Spectrum ---Come join our team
What are we looking for?
The licensed occupational therapist will provide expertise in occupational therapy and related services, serving as an integral part of our team. He/she will provide expertise in conducting formal and informal functional assessments, consulting, advocating, and supporting, as well as designing and developing treatment plans and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. He/she will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Competencies
Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software, and ability to learn Azimuth SIS, our database management software provider
Work Environment:Participate and work in all areas of the campus, both indoors and outdoors
Physical Demands:Workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. May be required to lift and adjust therapy equipment in sensory gyms or other locations (i.e. suspended equipment) up to 25 lbs.Sitting at a desk, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment's notice.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a 12-month full time position. Full time staff work a traditional 40-hour work week. Demands of the job may require work outside these hours and on weekends as needed and required.
Travel: May be required to travel locally with staff and/or students to job sites or other community settings for the purposes of evaluating job demands, to help create a positive work environment for Shrub Oak's students, and for other reasons.
EEO Statement
Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
