Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSenior Occupational Therapist
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment from the current Civil Service eligible list for the title;
OR
Transfer Opportunity: You must currently be permanent as a Senior Occupational Therapist and be eligible for lateral transfer; or be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a title approved for transfer by Civil Service within two salary grades on the Grade 18 level.
For appointment to the Senior Occupational Therapist title, you must be licensed and currently registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State AND have one year of post licensure occupational therapy experience.
Important note: the candidate selected to this position is advised that it will be their responsibility to discuss any previously approved time off with their new supervisor. There is no guarantee the new unit will be able to honor previously approved time. Contact Beth Clapper at 315-473-3129 for questions regarding the position.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you would provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities on assigned caseload, ensuring they receive O.T. related care and equipment, and are safe in their day program/work site, and home environments. The position is primarily consultative in nature. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs Occupational Therapy-related assessments
• Development of OT-related plans for individuals to be carried out by trained staff
• Training of agency staff in implementation of OT-related plans, routines, etc.
• Provision of direct OT services as needed based on an Evidence-Based Practice approach
• Facilitation of Community-Based OT services for individuals
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Environmental Modification (E-Mod) assessment, justification, and acquisition
• Plans, carries out, and supervises occupational therapy as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team or as a clinical supervisor
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team relating to professional, para-professional and direct care staff.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Training/public speaking experience.
• Possess an acceptable time and attendance record as specified in the time and attendance policy.
• Possess an acceptable work record (E-File)
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 06/07/2018, to:
Central New York DDSO
Human Resources
187 Northern Concourse
N. Syracuse NY 13212
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.cny.jobs
Fax: 315-473-6658
Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.
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