Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Ally Behavior Centers•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success. The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families. Job Summary: To facilitate collaboration of care and superior treatment outcomes for our young learners, we currently have an opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT). Our center-based program delivers intensive early intervention for young children with autism. Each child receives 1-on-1 ABA therapy delivered by a technician and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the day. Most of our learners require Occupational Therapy in addition to ABA and Speech Therapy. We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual to provide high quality Occupational Therapy, collaborate with our clinicians on case management, and help our learners maximize their potential. Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment. We have a unique and collaborative culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow. Our comprehensive onboarding and training approach will support and prepare you to provide the best possible therapy to our clients!

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Current and active Occupational Therapy licensure in the state(s) of hire
Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with early intervention and working with children with autism
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
Must submit to a federal, state, and county background check

Responsibilities

Carry a client caseload, size dependent on hours worked
Complete parent training with each client on their caseload once per quarter
Complete a parent training following an evaluation or reevaluation within one month.
Meet the billable hour expectations, prorated from our full-time expectation based on hours worked
Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to coordinate the therapy of shared clients
Attend team meetings as scheduled
Maintain strict client confidentiality following HIPAA protocol
Maintain open communication with families and clinical teams to ensure the most effective treatment and goals
Due to the nature of working with young children, all clinical staff are required to change diapers, assist with toileting, and be able to physically work on the floor with children