Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS•Aurora, CO

5d•$76,839 - $91,246•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families? Join our community-based team and help children reach their fullest potential through meaningful early intervention services. Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an OT in our Early Intervention (EI) Department to provide early intervention services in children’s natural environments and through telehealth. In this role, you will deliver skilled, family-centered occupational therapy interventions for children ages 0 to 36 months with physical, neurological, genetic, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional needs.

Requirements

Two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field
Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT)
Active DORA licensure in Colorado
Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited therapy program
Must reside in Colorado
Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or approved alternative)
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance billing
Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention
Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment
Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services that empower infants and toddlers to achieve key developmental milestones and maximize independence in everyday activities
Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) using a coaching, play-based, and consultation-based approach
Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, including assessment reports, billing, Medicaid requirements, and coordination with community partners
May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services
Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i.e., EVV)
Help families determine priorities for service
Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures
Submit billing and supporting documentation timely
Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required
Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services
Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedule and facilitate meetings as needed
Maintain EI Provider and billing portal
Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the provision of services.
Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines