Occupational Therapist (Temporary)

About the role

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility determination evaluations for children referred to the ITP using standardized testing tools and informal evaluation methods such as observation and caregiver reports.
• Evaluate the adaptive, communication, motor, cognitive and social-emotional development of children birth-three to determine eligibility for ITP services.
• Complete developmental assessments.
• Provide consultation and support to families and other direct services CDSA staff.
• Aid in the development of family service plans in collaboration with other team members.
• Provide treatment services as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks while adhering to timelines when submitting documentation.

Requirements

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Considerable knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities, and their proper application with the population served.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct training and in-service education for CDSA staff and providers.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate reports, including medical, social and departmental records.
• Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing’s and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, clients' families, medical personnel, other CDSA staff members, other service providers and community partners in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Pay

$35.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Schedule

Not specified.