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Occupational Therapist (OT)

Bierman Autism Centers · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Fun and Challenging Responsibilities

  • Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of other experienced individuals, including OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
  • Provide training to team members and families.
  • Conduct assessments.
  • Create Treatment Plans.
  • Monitor and manage the progress of clients.

    Why Choose to be an Occupational Therapist with Us at Bierman?

    • Full Time Hours: Our centers are open Monday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm. No travel required!
    • Comprehensive Benefits: Offered for full-time employees. This includes: Flexible Discretionary Time Off: Take time off as needed (we mean it!). Instead of providing a bank of specified PTO hours we provide the trust and flexibility to take personal / vacation days as you need them!! Holiday Pay, 401k, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, HSAs, FSAs, Door Dash Pass and so much more!
    • Competitive Pay: Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.
    • Growth and Advancement Opportunities: We host on-site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance, career path opportunities and more.

      Basic & Essential Functions

      • 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 Requirements

        • 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.
        • Must be detail oriented.
        • Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization.
        • Able 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.

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