Occupational Therapist (OT)

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Performs or oversees evaluation, treatment, clinical services and specialized modalities utilized in the treatment of individuals with multiple physical disabilities and serious medical conditions.
• Plans, develops and implements complex physical nutritional management programs and treatment protocols to treat, improve, or maintain consumer’s level of health and function.
• Reviews and analyzes assessments, progress reports, incident reports, and medical consults and participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to provision of therapeutic services.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.
• Participates in IDT/ISP meetings to facilitate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintains open and regular communication with the other departments, IDTs and administration to ensure the transfer of needed information and continuity of services.
• Responsible for documentation in IRIS.
• Writes, reviews and analyzes assessments, progress reports, incident reports, and medical consults.
• Oversees the planning, scheduling, and production of orthopedic equipment, the maintenance and repair programs, and designs and develops specifications for custom and adaptive equipment.
• Oversees the coordination of the student internships’ programs for both Universities.
• Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of clinical therapeutic evaluation and treatment and their application to the treatment of individuals with cognitive impairments and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to evaluate, prescribe, and provide seating, mobility, positioning, orthotic or assistive devices.
• Ability to impart general and specific information about HT, IDD, CP, anatomy, physiology, and treatment techniques to persons with varying levels or experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written form and verbally.
• Ability to produce reports, progress notes and assessments utilizing computer technology.
• Ability to work well with staff, foster the team process, and assume leadership role as indicated.
• Skill in the use of rehabilitation and orthopedic equipment, materials, and tools and in the repair of rehabilitation therapy equipment.
• Ability to perform assessments, develop programs, administer therapy programs, and to coordinate program activities.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Therapist in Occupational Therapy

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited college or university program with major course work in occupational therapy is preferred.
• Experience in therapeutic rehabilitation work.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.
• Experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or therapeutic equipment preferred.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.