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Occupational Therapist, School-Based

Powerback Rehabilitation • Hicksville, NY 11801 • Posted 29 days ago

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In-person • Part-time • $40.00-$90.00/hr • Contract • Mid Level

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Powerback Rehabilitation is seeking a School Based Occupational Therapist for the upcoming school year, offering flexible scheduling, prompt payment, access to clinical support teams, and training workshops. The role involves providing developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence, with positions available for school districts, preschool coverage, and early intervention. This opportunity is ideal for licensed therapists interested in pediatrics and making a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

  • Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence
  • Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing

Qualifications

Required

  • Appropriate State License
  • Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Valid license to practice in appropriate State
  • Current NBCOT Certification
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective leadership and customer relationship skills
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Preferred

  • Willingness to work with medically fragile preschool referrals

Full Job Description

School Age Occupational Therapist Needed!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Why Choose Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (now a subsidiary of Powerback Rehab) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the greater New York city area. Metro is still locally run by the same family and continues to add diverse leaders who embrace the dedication to the community and yet bring new insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the absolute best services for our clients. We have recently joined Powerback Rehab in an effort to provide employees with lower cost benefits, access to clinical support teams, and possible career growth opportunities.

We are currently preparing for the upcoming school year and are looking for licensed therapists interested in pediatrics. We invite you to consider joining our team of dedicated and talented service providers who help us make a difference.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE (2024-2025):

  • School District: Placements for 2024-2025 school year
  • Preschool Coverage (Itinerant) throughout Nassau and Suffolk
  • Early Intervention (NYSDOH approval letter required)

We offer:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Part time preferred hours or full time hours
  • Prompt payment for services rendered (some positions)
  • Access to clinical support teams
  • Training workshops for which professional development credit may be earned
  • Pay commensurate with experience

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve safety and independence
  • Data input into secure, computerized systems for reports and billing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: Up to 30 per week (or more)

Qualifications and Skills

Appropriate State License

For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile

Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
Valid license to practice in appropriate State.
Current NBCOT Certification.
Current CPR Certification.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.