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Occupational Therapist
(2.0 FTE)
LOCATION(S):
Related & Itinerant Services – Various Locations
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
This is professional work involving responsibility for occupational therapy casework in a program designed to meet therapeutic needs of selected individuals in the school population. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with referral from a physician or from a review committee. Progress is discussed with the program coordinator, teachers and parents. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator, doctor, or program coordinator. Supervision may be exercised over certified occupational therapy assistants or other staff.
Typical Work Activities
Performs initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to program; Develops school based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities and tasks to
be incorporated into the student's individualized education plan;
Implements pediatric occupational therapy or oversees activities implemented by therapy
Assistants, providing supervision and guidance as necessary;
Maintains written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy
or by state law;
Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress; Communicates with teachers, classroom support staff, physicians and other staff with
student contact to ascertain progress or additional needs;
Develops home based programs where appropriate; Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs
and monitors equipment status;
Maintains daily time sheets and Medicaid statistic sheets as appropriate; Conducts regular staff meetings with therapy assistants to review student progress and to
adjust goals and activities as necessary;
Does related work as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and objectives of occupational therapy, especially as they apply to a pediatric caseload; good knowledge of occupational activities; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and physiology as they relate to the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving occupational therapy; working knowledge of basic physical and recreational activities; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; organizational ability; personal qualities necessary to perform the duties of the position; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an
Occupational Therapist.
Special Requirement
Eligibility for a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of application, and possession of said license at time of appointment.
GRADE LEVEL:
All.
START DATE:
September 1, 2025 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Occupational Therapist (2)
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Dutchess BOCES 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Occupational Therapist (2)
role at
Dutchess BOCES Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Anticipated Vacancy
Occupational Therapist
(2.0 FTE)
LOCATION(S):
Related & Itinerant Services – Various Locations
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
This is professional work involving responsibility for occupational therapy casework in a program designed to meet therapeutic needs of selected individuals in the school population. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to students in accordance with referral from a physician or from a review committee. Progress is discussed with the program coordinator, teachers and parents. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator, doctor, or program coordinator. Supervision may be exercised over certified occupational therapy assistants or other staff.
Typical Work Activities
Performs initial screening, evaluation and consultation for students referred to program; Develops school based goals, treatment objectives and therapeutic activities and tasks to
be incorporated into the student's individualized education plan;
Implements pediatric occupational therapy or oversees activities implemented by therapy
Assistants, providing supervision and guidance as necessary;
Maintains written case notes and other written documentation as required by school policy
or by state law;
Attends and participates in staff conferences on students' needs and progress; Communicates with teachers, classroom support staff, physicians and other staff with
student contact to ascertain progress or additional needs;
Develops home based programs where appropriate; Assesses and makes recommendations regarding adaptive and orthotic equipment needs
and monitors equipment status;
Maintains daily time sheets and Medicaid statistic sheets as appropriate; Conducts regular staff meetings with therapy assistants to review student progress and to
adjust goals and activities as necessary;
Does related work as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and objectives of occupational therapy, especially as they apply to a pediatric caseload; good knowledge of occupational activities; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and physiology as they relate to the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving occupational therapy; working knowledge of basic physical and recreational activities; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; organizational ability; personal qualities necessary to perform the duties of the position; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as an
Occupational Therapist.
Special Requirement
Eligibility for a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of application, and possession of said license at time of appointment.
GRADE LEVEL:
All.
START DATE:
September 1, 2025 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Public Relations and Communications Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dutchess BOCES by 2x Get notified about new Occupational Therapist jobs in
Poughkeepsie, NY . Occupational Therapist - Extended School Year
Poughkeepsie, NY $94.00-$94.00 2 weeks ago Licensed Clinician - $5,000 Sign on Bonus (1710)
Poughkeepsie, NY $67,500.00-$76,000.00 5 months ago Occupational Therapist - Hyde Park Education Program
Physical Therapist - Extended School Year
Lake Katrine, NY $40.00-$50.00 1 month ago Occupational Therapist - Myers Corners Educational Center
Pediatric Occupational Therapist- EI/Preschool
Early Intervention Physical Therapy Position
Poughkeepsie, NY $2,303.96-$2,303.96 3 days ago Poughkeepsie, NY $50.00-$60.00 1 month ago Occupational Therapist - Part-Time - LaGrange School Program
Poughkeepsie, NY $34.84-$36.84 1 month ago Physical Therapist School Program - Part Time
Poughkeepsie, NY $30.00-$34.00 1 month ago Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA )
Lake Katrine, NY $24.00-$35.00 14 hours ago Lead Occupational Therapist: Facility Opportunity
Beacon, NY $100,000.00-$115,000.00 2 months ago Beacon, NY $77,000.00-$81,000.00 9 months ago Physical Therapist - Myers Corners Education Center
Dover Plains, NY $77,000.00-$81,000.00 7 months ago Occupational Therapist (OTR/L): Facility Opportunity
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