Job Title:Occupational Therapist - New Opportunities Now Available
Company: ADAPT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Competitive salary
Flexible schedule SUMMARY Under general direction, is responsible
for evaluating and treating patients in order to facilitate
rehabilitation and independence in daily living skills of
physically and/or mentally disabled patients. Duties and activities
may vary based on assignments and program. This is a
fee-for-service position delivering services in day programs and
individuals' residences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The
duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist will
include, but are not limited to the following: Evaluates patients
referred to practice to establish learning and performance
capabilities and develops a treatment plan to attain established
goals working within scope of patients disability. Evaluation
includes activities of daily living (feeding, dressing, grooming,
hygiene, transfers), fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory
awareness, perceptual motor skills, homemaking and independent
living skills. Develops a treatment plan and goal based on
assessment. Integrates and provides therapeutic services in or home
of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and
staff. Documents therapy activities and results on patients records
in accordance with practices policy and procedures, assists in
overall evaluation and rehabilitation of patients
medical/psychiatric condition. Documents progress on all active
cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate
recommendations as changes occur. Refers patients to other clinical
services if such referral is felt appropriate. Provides supervision
to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed. Follows
all regulations regarding service provision and billing. Maintain a
minimum caseload of 10 individuals (equivalent to about 4 hours of
therapy). Performs other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Ability to read, write, speak and understand
English Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact
effectively with employees, co- workers, patients, their families,
other programs, outside contacts, etc. Due to sensitive nature of
the position, must be able to maintain the strictest
confidentiality. Ability to work independently and handle multiple
tasks. Good organizational skills Good oral and written
communications skills Analytical ability necessary to evaluate
patients condition and progress and select appropriate therapy
techniques. Manual dexterity to operate tools EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE Masters in Occupational Therapy. Two years of experience
working with individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. IPSIDD approval preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Current NY State license in Occupational Therapy
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