Occupational Therapist

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

As an Occupational Therapist at the Center for Disability Services, you will collaborate with physicians, family and/or treatment teams to evaluate functional strengths and needs in order to establish individualized, meaningful and appropriate therapy for the individuals we support.

Responsibilities:

• Assess functional abilities and occupational therapy needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and reports accurately and timely.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, school districts, and community service providers.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, professional, agency, confidentiality, HIPAA, and safety requirements.
• May occasionally supervise COTAs, interns, students, or clinical aides.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure/Certification(s):

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license and registration required

Experience:

• Less than 1 year of related experience required

Working Conditions:

• Travel between locations and community sites as needed.
• May work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, behavioral challenges, and potentially high-risk community settings.
• Work across multiple teams and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting, standing, and lifting.
• Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to assist with lifts up to 150 lbs with support.
• Transfer and reposition individuals safely.
• Push/pull wheelchairs and equipment.
• Participate in emergency response, crisis intervention, and evacuation procedures.

At the Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices

Compensation Range:

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)