Occupational Therapist - Myers Corners Educational Center
ABILITIES FIRST, INCNew York, United States
Posted May 2, 2025
65271 - 66271 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Abilities First, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through a comprehensive suite of services that span early education, school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment support. With over 60 years of experience, the organization fosters independence and inclusion for people of all backgrounds.
Job Description
Abilities First, Inc. is seeking a passionate and energetic Occupational Therapist for their Wappingers Falls School program. This role involves providing individualized therapeutic interventions for school-age children at all levels of ability, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participating in program evaluation and supervision. The position offers a long-term, ongoing commitment to improving children's lives through developmental therapies.
Requirements
- BS/MS Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college required.
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, with NYS Department of Education required.
- Clean driverās license that is deemed āacceptableā by our insurance carrier.
- Handle with Care, CPR, SFA, and Med Certification a plus.
- Lifting and maneuvering of individuals is required.
- Ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques).
Benefits
- Health & Wellness plans
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Time to Recharge
- Plan for The Future