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New York City Department of Education Occupational Therapist in Brooklyn, New York
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy program to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped public school children: plan program involving activities, such as manual arts and crafts; practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, and activities of daily living; and participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help students develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to handicaps. Consult with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate occupation therapy with other therapeutic activities. Select constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare for employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability. Teach skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate individual progress, as well as suggest adaptations for individual's work-living environment. Required: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. New York State Occupational Therapy License required. Jobs located in Bronx or Brooklyn, NY in a New York City Public School within the New York City Department of Education’s jurisdiction.
Minimum Salary: 80,200 Maximum Salary: 82,046 Salary Unit: Yearly
