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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$91,315 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title
Occupational Therapist
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
per contract
Job Description
This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluation, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Occupational Therapist must have good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of occupational therapy; good knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in occupational therapy; working knowledge of community resources available to support or supplement the occupational therapy program; ability to evaluate, plan, and execute treatments for students; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Civil Service Title
Occupational Therapist
Job Qualifications
The Superintendent is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable leaders who are committed to developing excellence in education in the Cal-Mum community. Experience is preferred. Candidates for the Occupational Therapist position must:
Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy or completion of a program acceptable to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Be committed to establishing a positive school environment that focuses on child academic, social, and emotional development.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Application Procedure
Applications can be downloaded from the school website (https://www.cal-mum.org/district/employment-opportunities).
Job Category
Occupational Therapy
Job Location
District Wide