Occupational Therapist- Article 16 Clinic

Join us at Block!

At Block Institute, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive — and our clinicians are at the heart of making that happen. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team at the Article 16 Clinic. This is more than a job — it’s your chance to bring your passion and expertise into a role that changes lives every single day. 

 Why Join Us? 

We offer a supportive, mission-driven environment that empowers you to do meaningful work while advancing professionally. You’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on personalized care, innovation, and excellence. 

Your Impact: 

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work closely with clinic leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, person-centered services that help individuals build independence and reach their full potential. This includes: 

• Conducting thorough evaluations and developing individualized therapy plans 

• Leading and supervising the implementation of therapeutic interventions 

• Collaborating with other clinicians to create coordinated, holistic care plans 

• Tracking progress, refining treatment strategies, and ensuring compliance with OPWDD and agency standards 

• Providing clinical guidance to C.O.T.A.s and mentoring students-in-training 

• Advising on and monitoring the use of adaptive equipment to enhance individual functioning 

• Contributing to ongoing quality assurance and internal review processes 

A Day in Your Role: 

• Partner with the Clinic Administrator and Medical Director to guide the occupational therapy program 

• Supervise and support C.O.T.A.s and interns in treatment planning and delivery 

• Maintain an active caseload, tracking progress and outcomes for each service recipient 

• Serve on the Clinic Treatment Team, bringing your voice and expertise to collaborative case discussions 

• Conduct chart reviews and internal audits to ensure excellence in care 

• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and mandatory in-service training

You Are: 

• A licensed Occupational Therapist with a heart for service and a mind for detail 

• Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to ethical, person-first care 

• A strong communicator with excellent documentation and planning skills 

• Passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of therapists 

• Comfortable navigating both in-person and remote responsibilities during emergencies as an Essential Employee under New York State designation 

Key Competencies: 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 

• Effective oral and written communicator 

• High accuracy and commitment to quality outcomes 

• Punctual, professional, and deadline-driven 

• Strong adherence to agency policies and ethics 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

This is an active, hands-on role that requires bending, lifting, stretching, and direct interaction with service recipients. You must be able to: 

• Use hands for treatment tasks 

• Lift and assist students as needed 

• Navigate some workspaces that may include stairs 

• Use close and distance vision and adjust focus appropriately 

Benefits & Perks: 

• Unionized Position 

• 15 vacation days + 12 personal/sick days + 12 pa