Occupational Therapist

Wisconsin Early Autism Project•Madison, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

WEAP is hiring an Occupational Therapist – Lead, Inspire, and Transform Lives! If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, love the idea of working side by side with a diverse clinical team, and are excited to grow a department you can be proud of, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. WEAP is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. LEARN serves communities from coast to coast. And we’re growing every day. LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Have Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an academic program accredited by ACOTE and have received a passing score on the NBCOT exam
Have and maintain Indiana Occupational Therapy License
Experience working with individuals with Autism and other comorbid diagnoses ages 1-22
Work in a fast-paced environment and be able to make quick decisions and communicate readily
Transition from various sitting levels (child-sized chair, floor)
Able to sit in child-sized chair for at least 20 minutes
Able to go up and down stairs
Bending/Squatting
Able to lift and position a client with appropriate body mechanics with 1-3 person lifting/transferring techniques
Must be free of medications that would decrease coordination or alertness putting clients or other employees at risk

Responsibilities

Complete initial evaluation of client utilizing observation and/or standardized testing and establish an appropriate plan of care for each client
Collaborate with ABA staff, client family, and other professionals as needed to establish an appropriate transition plan for client upon discharge from BACA
Provide OT telemedicine evaluations and treatment sessions as needed for client's who are unable to participate in in-person services
Contact client-specific outpatient occupational and physical therapists, as appropriate
Make recommendations for appropriate outpatient services
Maintain contact with legal guardian(s) of clients, as appropriate
Attend parent and clinical meetings, as appropriate
Complete staff education as a whole or individually with staff members concerning Occupational Therapy topics, as appropriate
Post weekly schedule to inform staff of scheduled sessions with clients and availability for staff questions
Participate in projects to advance the Occupational Therapy program, as well as the center as a whole, as appropriate
Maintain up-to-date files on each client, including evaluations, checklists and samples of client’s work, as appropriate
Complete daily treatment session notes by 9:00 the following business day
Maintain accurate billing information for each client
Maintain Occupational Therapy equipment
Abide by rules and regulations of insurance companies if client is billed for Occupational Therapy services
Be available for consultation regarding VB-MAPP testing
Collaborate with appropriate members of client’s team concerning program planning