Occupational Therapist

The International Academy for the Brain (iBRAIN-Academy) is one of the largest brain-injury special education programs in the world, headquartered in New York City with current locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C. iBRAIN is expanding to add an out-patient clinic (iBRAIN-Center), as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community (iBRAIN-Institute), collectively iBRAIN. iBRAIN-Academy’s mission is to research, develop, and implement special education and related services for school-aged (3-21 years of age) students who present with a wide range of impairments due to brain injury and/or brain-based disorders as well as the development of a fully inclusive education model.

Location to work : TWO Locations in NYC: Sunset Park, Brooklyn OR Upper East Side, Manhattan

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will be working within a fast-paced multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis
• Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools
• Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
• Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
• Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
• Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs
• Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, music therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers
• Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
• Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
• Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
• Assist in developing and implementing educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies, including IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
• Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
• Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research Duties:

• Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)
• Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)
• Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)
• Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz)
• Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)
• Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions
• Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training
• For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid New York State License as an Occupational Therapist.
• 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred.
• License: NYS Occupational Therapist (Required or eligible to be licensed in NYS)
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently.
• Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
• MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
• Research experience and NDT training is preferred.
• Experience: Pediatric OT: 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits : Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Transportation Management Account

Job Type : Full-time / In-person

Hours : Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000 (based on experience)

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications associated with the position.

Employment with iBRAIN is contingent upon successful completion of any and all post-screening processes, including a reference and background check, and license/certification/degree verifications if/where applicable

Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] unless a specific job description specifies otherwise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• SENSE OF HUMOR: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person