Senior Occupational Therapist

This is a professional position involving responsibility for the administration of the occupational therapy department and services, including supervision of' and participation in the provision of services to patients upon the written order or referral of a physician who provides medical direction. This class differs from that of Occupational Therapist as the Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible to the facility administrator for the operation of the department. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service. Does related work as required.

A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist. Special Requirement: Possession of a license issued by the New York State Department of Education to practice as an Occupational Therapist
The following must be submitted with your application:
College transcripts indicating possession of required degree (student copy is acceptable); and a copy of original and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Department of Education.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all-pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.
#H12 SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
2 In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure. Specify the date that your license was first issued. In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified. CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE A GRADE OF 70 OR HIGHER WILL APPEAR ON THE APPROPRIATE ELIGIBLE LIST. THEIR NAME WILL BE INTERFILED ACCORDING TO GRADE AND WILL REMAIN ON THE ELIGIBLE
LIST FOR ONE (1) YEAR.