Occupational Therapist

Bronx Center

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Reports to: Occupational Therapy (OT) Supervisor

Job purpose 

The Inspired Community Project, Inc. is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our dynamic team and provide high-quality, essential services to early childhood and elementary aged children.. At The Inspired Community Project, you’ll work in a collaborative, dynamic, and supportive environment, alongside a team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Behavior Technician Apprentices (BTAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other dedicated professionals who share your commitment to helping children build the skills they need to thrive. 

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy services, including evaluation, treatment planning, intervention, and consultation. This position requires a strong understanding of occupational therapy principles, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, clients, and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Care: Deliver individualized occupational therapy to neurodivergent children, supporting their motor, sensory, and daily living skills development.
• Evaluation & Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify the children' s strengths, needs, and limitations related to their ability to engage in daily activities. Utilize standardized assessments, clinical observations, and interviews to gather relevant information.
• Treatment Planning: Review physician referrals and medical records and develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, incorporating client-centered goals, evidence-based interventions, and appropriate adaptive equipment or assistive technology.
• Intervention & Therapy: Implement treatment plans effectively, providing therapeutic activities and interventions to improve each child's functional abilities, independence, and participation in daily life.
• Ongoing Evaluation: Assess treatment effectiveness at various stages and modify interventions to maximize each child's developmental progress.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized programming that best supports each child’s unique needs.
• IFSP/IEP Development: Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure therapy aligns with each child's goals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all sessions, including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes, adhering to all regulatory requirements.
• Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with best practices.
• Compliance: Adhere to all ethical guidelines, professional standards, and state and federal regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York.
• NBCOT Certification must be active and in good standing.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required..

Qualifications

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of treatment plans and therapies and develop alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to arising issues
• Prior experience working with children with autism and in early childhood settings is preferred.
• Open to learning, growing, and thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) a PLUS - role will involve communicating with Spanish-speaking families. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, with a salary premium for bilingual Spanish skills.

Schedule 

• Full-time: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30am-6:30pm; onsite - 3681 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 10461 

Pay Rate & Benefits

Pay Rate: $70,000/year - $80,000/year - weekly Payroll (Exempt)

Benefits:

• Medical & 401k- immediately eligible upon hire
• Additional benefits plans to be provided after a waiting period: Dental, Vision | Mental Health Wellness Benefits | Life Insurance | Health Saving Account (HSA) | Commuter Benefits
• PTO: Total 6 weeks [30 days]
• Discretionary PTO Days: [10 Days - can roll over] 2 weeks PTO per calendar year.
• Predetermined PTO Holidays: [11 Days - do not rollover] 
  • MLK Day, Presidents Day, Employee Appreciation Day (March), Autism Advocacy Day (April), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving & Black Friday
• Predetermined PTO Weeks: [10 days - do not roll over]
  • Last week of August & the week between Christmas and New Year