Job Description

We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Certified Occupational Therapist.

Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)

Salary Range: $35.00-51.00/hr.

Position Summary

Easterseals Camp Colonie is accepting resumes for a Certified Occupational Therapist. Camp Colonie is a unique outdoor summer school and recreational program for children with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Occupational Therapy services for children as needed.
• Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed.
• Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
• Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system.
• Complete evaluations from referrals.
• COTA supervision.
• Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques.
• Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned.
• Assist in staff development and training.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
• Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Mission: Easterseals New York’s mission is to spread help, hope and answers.

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork