Occupational Therapist - Fee for Service

The Minute Man Arc for Human Services • Acton, MA

1d • $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies, a subsidiary of Minute Man Arc, is looking for a part time Fee- for-Service occupational therapist to join our growing team! We provide developmentally appropriate, multidisciplinary services for children ages 3-22. We are currently located at 222 Main Street, Acton, MA. We will be moving to 2 Mill & Main, Maynard, MA January 1, 2025. Our therapists provide center based diagnostic and treatment services both 1:1 and in groups. This is a Fee-for-Service position with flexible days and hours Monday-Friday from 3:00-7:00 pm. Perfect for a school-based therapist looking to pick up extra hours, parents wanting to re-enter the work force or anyone else looking for a flexible work schedule. We offer the opportunity to be creative and provide a supportive and enjoyable work environment. Primary Responsibilities: Direct services to clients planning, implementing and administering therapeutic programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with developmental delays and other diagnoses. Observes and records individuals progress, attitudes and behavior and maintains this information in electronic records management software, Fusion. Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals and the family involved with the care of the individual. Evaluates and instructs children and families in home programs, activities of daily living, and the care and use of adaptive/therapeutic equipment. Implements treatment plans to help children function to their highest potential. Demonstrates therapy techniques such as sensory processing, sensory/emotional regulation, handwriting, fine/gross motor, reflex integration, etc. Specific Job Requirements: Strong child development and therapeutic relationship skills. Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards children and families. Implement the goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the program. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information. Document and bill appropriately and timely. Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team. Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately. Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and timeliness. Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good safe judgement. Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times. Clean up and keep work space and equipment clean and tidy. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy MA state license to practice Occupational Therapy Experience working with children of all abilities and their families Rate: $60.00 Fee-For-Service $25.00/hour Admin Rate Minute Man Arc is committed to providing a caring and safe environment for all the individuals we serve. To help ensure this, Minute Man Arc conducts annual background checks on all employees. These checks include a criminal background check (CORI ).

Requirements

• Strong child development and therapeutic relationship skills.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards children and families.
• Implement the goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Document and bill appropriately and timely.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and timeliness.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good safe judgement.
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
• Clean up and keep work space and equipment clean and tidy.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MA state license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with children of all abilities and their families

Responsibilities

• Direct services to clients planning, implementing and administering therapeutic programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with developmental delays and other diagnoses.
• Observes and records individuals progress, attitudes and behavior and maintains this information in electronic records management software, Fusion.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals and the family involved with the care of the individual.
• Evaluates and instructs children and families in home programs, activities of daily living, and the care and use of adaptive/therapeutic equipment.
• Implements treatment plans to help children function to their highest potential.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as sensory processing, sensory/emotional regulation, handwriting, fine/gross motor, reflex integration, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level