Center for Disability Services·Albany, New York
The Occupational Therapist will provide quality therapy services, develop and implement treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation for students. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including teachers and families, and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants or interns.
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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.
For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities.
Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to join our Education department!
This position works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members including teachers, teacher assistants, school districts, and families to ensure quality, state-of-the-art, cost-effective services to all students.
The position is three days at CloverPatch Preschool in Glenville and two days at Langan School Albany (school age program).
Provides quality occupational therapy services Assesses current level of function Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan Maintains complete and accurate clinical documentation Evaluates treatment outcomes and modifies treatment plans as needed Completes student evaluation as assigned, which include initial evaluations, reevaluations, and wheelchair evaluations Completes report cards and annual student reviews Supervises assigned Occupational Therapy Assistants or student interns as needed Reviews and cosigns documentation completed by Occupational Therapy Assistants and students as assigned Communicates with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, vendors, school districts and county service providers Maintains clinical and professional knowledge base Complies with Federal, State and local legal and professional
Masters degree in field of Occupational Therapy Experience working with individuals who have Developmental Disabilities. Less than 1 yr of job-related experience required Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds At the Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices Compensation Range: $64,837.50 - $78,937.68
Market context
In New York, school-based occupational therapy roles are often in steady demand because districts and specialized programs need support for students with developmental disabilities and related learning needs. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, relevant experience, and the physical ability to assist students safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the original posting, and confirm how your experience with developmental disabilities aligns before applying.
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