Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Evaluator

Description

Find your passion!

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.

**Looking for Occupational Therapy Evaluators in NYC**

What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners:

The Early Intervention Evaluation Department is actively seeking qualified Occupational Therapists to conduct evaluations. Ideal candidates will:

• Demonstrate expertise in conducting OT assessments for early intervention-aged children.
• Follow best practices in OT evaluation and reporting.
• Be proficient in administering and interpreting current standardized testing tools, 

This is a great opportunity to support early childhood development and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations using current, standardized tools.
• Contact parents within 48 hours of referral to schedule evaluations; therapists create and manage their own schedules.
• Submit thorough, proofread reports within 5 days of the evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with parents and teachers, addressing concerns and gathering insights on the child’s functioning.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Competencies

• Sensitivity to developmental delays and family concerns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

This position operates in a child’s home, daycare, preschool or Head Start wherever the child is attending and therapist schedules the evaluation at the appropriate setting. Occupational Therapists need to understand and be sensitive to the various cultural differences and diversities exhibited within New York City. The parents must be informed as to where the evaluation is being conducted for their child.

Physical Demands

• Traveling from case referral to case referral.
• Carrying testing materials

Travel Required

Occupational Therapists need to be willing to travel to a child’s home, daycare and preschool setting wherever the evaluator schedules the evaluation to be conducted.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with children aged 2–21-year-olds.
• Bilingual Extension if applicable

Additional Requirements

• Employees in this role are considered essential workers as part of the critical infrastructure.
• No prior criminal history

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive list of all expectations, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; employees may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent an undue hardship.