Job TitleOccupational Therapist (OT)
Reports to: Clinical Directors
Job SummaryOccupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the clinic setting. Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing 1:1 and group therapy services to patients and their families. The Occupational Therapist will conduct routine assessments to guide treatment planning and monitor client progress. The Occupational Therapist will also provide training to further educate other family members and professionals to support the patient’s generalization of skills outside of therapy sessions.
Job Duties
Provide comprehensive, ethical, and compassionate therapeutic services to children with developmental disabilities.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive team-working environment for optimal client outcomes while including measurable improvement criteria.
Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient when appropriate.
Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, and other professionals.
Screen and evaluate clients and provide evaluation results to stakeholders.
Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans of care including data collection methods, therapeutic interventions, and discharge plan.
Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities to maximize independent functional activity
Determines when a client has met all treatment goals and recommends discharge if appropriate.
Maintaining accurate records of treatment and billing after each session.
Supervises OT students, COTA, and volunteers.
Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered per client to make appropriate recommendations to funding sources.
Build a strong Occupational Therapy program.
Maintains confidentiality of client, including records and services provided according to HIPPA regulations.
Job Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health
Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the National Board. Must have a current Connecticut Occupational Therapy License.
Experience: Previous experience working with children/adolescents with special needs including Autism as a Occupational Therapist (1-2 years preferred).
Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
Skills
Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy and the relationship to behavior including the ability to evaluate, develop interventions, and determine outcomes related to occupations, contexts, performance patterns, performance skills, and client factors
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently
Ability to build rapport with patients
Positive and patient demeanor
Dedication to quality patient care
Ability to work with special-needs children
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Semimonthly Pay Schedule
Flexible Schedule
Owned and operated by clinicians
Welcoming and truly collaborative work culture/ environment
Interdisciplinary approach to treatment
Behavior management training
Training across disciplines available (i.e., ABA, OBM, SLP, OT)
CEU Reimbursement
OT Assessments/ Materials Reimbursement
We focus on high-quality services and ethical patient care
Work/ life balance
Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in a center setting
Opportunities for advancement and growth
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid time off for eligible staff
Physical Demands
Must be able to perform a variety of postures and motor movements which may include the ability to stoop, stand, reach, lift , pull, walk, push, grasp, hear, talk,see and use repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in working with children with special needs and behavior difficulties.
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written or typed communication
Must be physically present at assigned job location in home, school, and community settings.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday