Occupational Therapist (DOE)

Occupational Therapists (DOE), under varying degrees of supervision, provide School-Based Occupational Therapy services to students with disabilities which may include an itinerant component, of which an assignment includes duties in more than one work location in a given day and/or week. Job duties include but are not limited to evaluating students to determine the need for Occupational Therapy, provision of inclusive services, developing therapeutic treatment plans, and incorporating individualized classroom routines, adapting the environment and modifying tasks to facilitate the students' participation in schoolbased activities including adapting the environment to foster a conducive atmosphere for learning and social participation, and utilizing computer systems in connection with assignment and documentation. All Occupational Therapists (DOE) perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Occupational Therapists (DOE) and environmental conditions experienced are: walking upand down stairs, performing lifting, traveling to different locations, and sitting on the floor. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the license and registration requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. The license and registration requirements must be met by October 30, 2026.
License and Registration Requirements:
A valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New York State. This license and registration must be maintained for the duration of employment. Note: If you are seeking credit for your valid New York State Registration as an Occupational Therapist, enter the date you originally received the Registration on your Profile page at the time of completing your examination. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive

a score or a refund of the application fee.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
City residency is not required for this position.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Your score will be determined by an Education and Experience Exam. You will receive a score of 70 points for meeting the qualification requirements listed in the "How to Qualify" section. After these requirements are met, you will receive additional credit up to a maximum of 100 points on the following basis: Education and experience used to gain additional credit must be obtained by the last day of the Application Period (October 27, 2026). If you have satisfactory full-time experience as a licensed New York State You will receive
Occupational Therapist in a school setting for: up to:
At least 10 months but less than 15 months 4 points At least 15 months but less than 20 months 8.5 points At least 20 months but less than 25 months 13 points At least 25 months but less than 30 months 17.5 points At least 30 months but less than 36 months 23 points 36 months or more 30 points If you have satisfactory full-time experience as a licensed New York State You will receive Occupational Therapist in a setting other than a school for: up to: At least 10 months but less than 15 months 2 points At least 15 months but less than 20 months 4.5 points At least 20 months but less than 25 months 7 points At least 25 months but less than 30 months 9.5 points At least 30 months but less than 36 months 12 points 36 months or more 15 points If you have satisfactory full-time experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist You will receive
(not in New York state) in a school setting for: up to:
At least 10 months but less than 15 months 2 points At least 15 months but less than 20 months 4.5 points At least 20 months but less than 25 months 7 points At least 25 months but less than 30 months 9.5 points At least 30 months but less than 36 months 12 points 36 months or more 15 points On the Education and Experience Exam (EEE) you will be asked questions about the task(s) you performed. The points you receive for each category of experience will be determined by the frequency that you performed those task(s). You will get instructions on the EEE about converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent.

City residency is not required for this position.