Occupational Therapist (OT)

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, design and implement programs for OT services for assigned clients
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
• Repeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines
• Maintain a caseload of on average 25 billable hours/week
• Ensure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity
• Update progress reports for assigned clients
• Properly document all activities according to professional and funder guidelines
• Develop, implement, and drive processes
• Drive coordination of care with ABA and Speech services
• Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions
• Provide input and leadership in our business direction
• Conduct clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill development
• Attend clinical staff meetings
• Attend collaboration meetings with BCBAs
• Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community

  Requirements

  • Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
  • Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
  • Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
  • Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
  • Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
  • Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
  • Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means
  • Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
  • Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
  • Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
  • Must be able to administer medication to clients

    Job Description

    Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT). NBCOT Certification. Current Licensure.

    Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

    Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

    Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers

    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

    Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

    Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization

    Ability to act with integrity, professionalism

    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

    Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment

    Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau

    Able to maintain required licensure to practice while employed

    Pay is competitive and based on candidate qualifications and experience

    Full-time employees will be offered our comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k, insurance (health, dental, and vision), and the option of Short and Long-Term disability insurance

    Salary Description $70,000 - $85,000