Occupational Therapist

This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to *patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The work is performed under supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist or, if there is no senior level position, of the facility administrator for the operation of the department. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service. The incumbent does related work as required. *The term "patient" should be changed to "resident" when position is used in health related facilities.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of examination. All experience must be paid experience unless otherwise noted. Currently registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist. NOTE: Attach to your application copies of your registration and license to document minimum qualification requirements. Be sure to complete the license/certification section of the application.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You must complete all sections of the exam application. Failure to complete all sections of the application or leaving blanks in certain areas of the application may result in insufficient information to give you credit for education and experience. You are responsible for submitting all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

Residency has been waived for this examination. Appointing authorities may give preference for appointments to residents of Clinton, Essex, Warren or Washington Counties who have been so for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of appointment. For Occupational Therapist Continuous Recruitment Exam

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill present and future vacancies that may occur in Clinton County departments, towns, villages, school districts and the City of Plattsburgh.