Occupational Therapist / COTA - Public School Therapy

POSITION : Occupational Therapist / COTA

LOCATIONS : Roselle / East Orange NJ ( School Districts)

SALARY : starting at $70 per hour, based on years of clinical experience / experience in a school-based setting.

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM :

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY :

We are seeking a collaborative, passionate Occupational Therapist who is looking to make a difference? Join our supportive team to provide therapy services to students within the public-school setting. As a staff member, you will be involved in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence, and participation in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts initial screenings and / or evaluations using formal and informal assessments; interprets and analyzes data; submits full comprehensive written reports of findings.
• Identifies and implements long and short-term treatment plans, either individually or in a group setting or indirectly as a consultant, including educationally relevant goals and methods to achieve identified goals within given time frame
• Submits to appropriate source written reports such as client reevaluations / updates, anecdotal notes, clinic notes, special interim reports and other related information using required formats / forms; maintains service-related records following billing, reimbursements and procurement procedures
• Coordinates and integrates occupational therapy with other therapy and educational programs
• Develops home or classroom programs for specific clients providing printed handouts or instructions; provides direct training for appropriate home or classroom personnel
• Participates in conferences, meetings and other planning sessions concerning individual children; recommends therapy activities as part of total treatment plan
• May design, fabricate, adjust, or make minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individuals and participate in ordering equipment for home, school, or community
• Reviews and revises treatment programs as required; terminates treatment service when appropriate
• Identifies own education and supervision needs; attends educational courses to maintain and update knowledge and skills; may conduct in-service education to staff and team members
• Initiates contact with direct supervisor to report any concerns regarding safety and appropriate care, schedule changes, new referrals
• Travel to school locations away from administrative office
• May be required to supervise COTA's following professional guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Program Director or Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an accredited AOTA (American O.T. Association) occupational therapy program; successful completion of NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy) Certification Examination; State of New Jersey of license; NJ Department of Education Certification as an Occupational Therapist; fingerprint examination and approval.

OR

Graduate of an AOTA (American O.T. Association) approved occupational therapy assistant program and successful completion of NBCOT (National Board of Certification of OT) Certification Examination or an equivalent combination, New Jersey State License fingerprint examination and approval by State of NJ.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here : Pillar Care | Therapies In Public Schools