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League Education and Treatment Center

Occupational Therapist at League Education and Treatment Center

League Education and Treatment Center No longer available $70,000+/year

Job Description

League Education and Treatment Center seeks a qualified professional to join their team.


Occupational Therapist Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide occupational therapy to special needs students ages 5- 21 at the League School. OTR will evaluate and provide therapy services to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; keep up-to-date records, conduct assessments as needed and participate in team meetings and parent training.

Responsibilities and Duties, included but not limited to:

Administer services as per IEP mandates; maintain proper documentation of evaluation, treatment sessions and progress of children; screen and evaluate children to determine the need for services & make appropriate recommendations; prepares and update IEP’s. He/she will delegate and monitor responsibilities assigned to COTA’s.


Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university; must have 2- 3 years’ experience with children (pediatrics) with developmental disabilities preferred; NYS Licensed to practice.


Schedule:

Full-time (5 days/week); 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Salary range; 65,000-$70,000

Excellent benefits package.

Email resume: [email protected]


The League Education and Treatment Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area.

We offer generous benefits including: health insurance, life insurance, 403 (b), sick time and vacation time.


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For immediate consideration, please email your resume to [email protected]

$70k is below typical pay for Occupational Therapists nationally

National salary averages
$70k
↓ 29% vs typical mid-level
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$67k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $130k

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