School Based Occupational Therapist Job in Queens, NY
Horizon Healthcare Staffing has excellent occupational therapist job opportunities in many Queens, New York based schools. We have both part time and full time positions available. Horizon Healthcare Staffing wants dedicated and hardworking individuals to treat children within these schools. We are constantly recruiting for different NYC Department of Education school districts within Queens. If you are interested in working in a school and making a difference in a child’s life, this job is for you. Once you apply for this position, one of our recruiters will contact you to see which district fits best with your schedule and skillset. We look forward to working with you!
Job Responsibilities:
Occupational therapists may provide services in several educationally relevant areas in which they can help promote student success, including, but not limited to:
- Classroom Responsibilities – activities necessary for participation in various classroom activities, including adapting to routines, organizing materials, hand skills necessary for manipulating classroom tools and producing written work
- Functional Sensorimotor Skills/Environmental Interactions – such as staying on task while filtering distractions, interacting cooperatively and appropriately with peers and adults, following directions, observing personal space and utilizing various school equipment safely
- Activities of Daily Living – as it relates to self‐care activities such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, managing personal materials and devices
- Transitioning from school to post‐school activities
School Based OT Job Details:
Position Type: Part time and Full time positions available.
Districts: District 75 and General Education Schools
Location: Queens, New York
Pay Rate: Competitive – Must Apply
– New grads encouraged to apply
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements:
- Good organizational skills
- Good written skills
- Valid New York State license
- New grads encouraged to apply