Occupational Therapist (OT)

Bierman Autism Centers•Danvers, MA

17d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bierman Autism Centers is seeking a full-time, center-based Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a motivated and energetic team dedicated to transforming the lives of children diagnosed with autism. The role focuses on helping parents and children grow on their terms, encouraging continuous self-improvement in skills and methods to better assist each child. The therapy approach emphasizes natural play to teach foundational skills like self-advocacy and communication, recognizing that each child's success is unique. The center aims to enable children to reach their potential on their own terms.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT).
NBCOT Certification.
Current Licensure.
Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Must be detail oriented.
Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau.
Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed.
Must be able to lift and carry clients who are at least 30 pounds
Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
Must be able to administer medication to clients

Responsibilities

Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of other experienced individuals, including OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
Provide training to team members and families.
Conduct assessments.
Create Treatment Plans.
Monitor and manage the progress of clients.