ECI Occupational Therapist

Metrocare Services•Hillside, NJ

About The Position

Metrocare Services’ Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program provides developmental therapies and service coordination to eligible children from birth to age 3 who have significant developmental delays or disabilities under IDEA Part C. Services are delivered in natural environments such as homes, daycares, community settings, and through telehealth. Using a coaching model, the Occupational Therapist provides motor development therapy, assessment, education, planning, and support to children and their families and caregivers. The role works with infants, toddlers, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to provide services according to each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The therapist manages an assigned caseload and schedule, completes documentation, supports team members and trainees as assigned, and follows Metrocare and Texas HHSC ECI policies. This position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and requires driving.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
At least 2 years of experience working with infants and/or families in an employment or volunteer capacity.
Licensed and registered as an Occupational Therapist by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Basic math skills.
Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with occasional or no variables.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and to use the Internet for resources.
Ability to speak in front of unfamiliar people.
Ability to develop and manage a day-to-day therapy and evaluation schedule.
Must drive as part of the job.
Must provide services and attend required meetings and trainings during Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. operational hours.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish and/or American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and provide individual motor therapy to infants, toddlers, and routine caregivers in inclusive and natural settings using the Coaching delivery model.
Provide families and routine caregivers with consultation and therapy services specified in the child’s IFSP and assigned through internal referral procedures.
Organize the caseload and schedule services with assigned families.
Evaluate and develop assistive technology or adaptive equipment to support daily living skills and independence in line with the child’s developmental goals.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team that determines ECI program eligibility using standardized protocols established by the HHSC ECI State Office.
Use discipline-specific assessment tools to determine appropriate occupational therapy services for infants and toddlers.
Coordinate with and provide consultation or training to other interdisciplinary team members as needed.
Complete accurate, timely service documentation, including progress notes and assessment records, by 11:59 p.m. of the following business day.
Deliver services in accordance with ECI’s natural-environment, coaching, and teamwork philosophy.
Comply with Metrocare ECI and HHSC ECI State policies and procedures.
Support Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, students, and interns as assigned.
Attend regularly scheduled ECI team meetings and OT/PT team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.