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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OT - FLEX HOURS
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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
UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75+ of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities! •This is a P/T Independent Contractor position at 2-5 hours per week. The hours are flexible based on the needs of our individuals. •General Purpose of the Job Responsible for the evaluation and overall provision of Occupational Therapy to individuals in our residential program who need sensorimotor rehabilitation, activities for daily living training, and range of motion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Participates in the treatment of individuals through the use of physical agents; appropriate exercise, stretching, or other generally accepted therapeutic practices. 2. Participates in the assessment of fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. 3. Determines therapeutic goals and re-evaluates individuals in program. 4. Communicates therapeutic procedures to individuals, parents/advocates, Habilitation Specialists, and other staff members. 5. Maintains current record of individuals' status, therapeutic interventions noted, and progress recommended. 6. Consults with equipment technicians and other adaptive equipment dealers as needed. 7. Performs all other duties pertaining to the position. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises OT Assistants, students and observational volunteers in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training/in-servicing employees in work related functions. Bachelor's or Master's degree from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, NYS license in Occupational Therapy, and 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.