Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Using a client-centered model within the Capability Health clinic and a parent educational model in the Early Intervention program, an Occupational Therapist will help clients develop or regain physical or mental functioning by implementing programs to improve daily living and sensory motor activities. This role also includes performing administrative duties to support program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops ideas, plans, and procedures for initiation, expansion, improvement, and evaluation of therapy programs.
• Completes initial evaluations (MDTs), re-evaluations, and consultations for patients; examines conditions and analyzes needs; determines the need for occupational therapy and selects/administers appropriate assessment tools.
• Prepares reports and attends multidisciplinary case meetings to decide and review continuing treatment.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and agency policy; adheres to federal/state regulations affecting occupational therapy practice.
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure best practices and meet Nevada licensure requirements.
• Attends bi-monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Manages case assignments as dictated by Capability Health’s needs in Early Intervention and outpatient clinic programs, including feeding cases.
• Works with patients of diverse personalities.
• Interprets evaluation data and writes comprehensive reports reflecting strengths and barriers to client participation; directs program development and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Initial certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy License from the State of Nevada.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children using discipline-specific treatment practices.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures guiding occupational therapy practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with individuals with severe disabilities who may be developmentally and behaviorally challenged.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in the work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects/tools, talk, hear, and reach with hands.
• Frequently required to lift arms above and below shoulder level.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Working Conditions

• Up to 80% travel within the service delivery area (Las Vegas or Reno).
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, poor air quality, and wet or humid conditions.