Occupational Therapist in Southborough, Massachusetts at New England Center for Children Inc

The New England Center for Children (NECC) is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist!

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessments, treatment plans, curriculum development, training for students and staff on his/her designated caseload.

Responsibilities:

• Complete triennial occupational therapy assessments for students as part of the clinical and educational re-evaluation process. This includes a written report, presented by OT at reevaluation. Assessment areas may include any of the following: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, oral motor and feeding skills, visual perceptual issues and activities of daily living.
• Prescribe appropriate adaptive equipment, classroom and residential accommodations.
• Complete initial assessment for new students once referred for OT services.
• Complete annual current performance sections on IEPs for all students on caseload and establish appropriate benchmark objectives for need areas.

Education/Curriculum Development:

• Participate in development of both departmental and school-wide curriculum, including submission of curriculum for the ACE®. Departmental curriculum development may encompass all areas under assessment areas.
• Provide support to case managers and clinical/educational specialists and supervise case managers in curriculum implementation through direct observation and modeling.
• Collaborate regularly with APE, PT and other related disciplines to maintain communication and a team approach regarding students.

Training and Supervision:

• Provide ongoing supervision of departmental programs in contexts including mealtime, gym sessions and classroom activities.
• Attend monthly classroom meetings or team meetings for assigned caseload to review student progress, present updated information or programs, and/or to address modifications needed to existing programs.
• Provide in-service training to teachers and other specialists as needed regarding service delivery, scope of practice and team/student-specific needs
• Successful completion of CALM training (non-violent self-defense)
• Complete all required NECC training classes in a timely fashion including annual training in OSHA, CPR, and 51-A

Research and Professional Development:

• Participate in research projects, including research design, data collection and presentation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain and expand knowledge in OT and special education fields.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Board Registration approval
• Valid Driver’s license
• Red Cross CPR certification (child, adult, and AED) or CPR training completion through the agency within 6 months of employment.
• Experience preferred: 1-3 years experience in pediatrics, preferred
• Interested in working in a team environment with mentorship opportunities

NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued.
We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community.