Occupational Therapist

DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS•Aurora, CO

12d

About The Position

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) who thrives in community-based work and loves helping children reach their full potential? Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in our Early Intervention Department, who will provide therapy services in children’s natural environments or via telehealth. The OT will provide skilled occupational therapy services/interventions to children ages 0-36 months with physical, neurological, genetic, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional deficits. This role will be responsible for adhering to the EI guidelines, documentation, and funding requirements. This role will also collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children on their caseload. This is a community-based role, averaging 4–5 visits per day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, with a strong focus on relationship-building and developmental support. The position primarily serves Douglas County—one day each in Parker, Castle Pines, and Castle Rock, with occasional visits to Aurora. You’ll need to hold (or be willing to obtain) Colorado OT licensure. Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (MST)

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program
Two years of experience in the relevant field
Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT)
Active DORA licensure in Colorado
Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures
Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years
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.
Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.

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

Responsibilities

Use the Primary Service Provider Model to team with other therapeutic disciplines, service coordinators, and caregivers to develop and implement functional goals and strategies to enhance the child’s development
Develop and implement IFSPs to meet individualized family or child outcomes
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
Perform standardized or play-based assessments and complete all required documentation of child’s progress toward IFSP goals
Perform consultative visits either alone or in consultation with other team members as appropriate
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; schedules and facilitates meetings as needed
Maintain EI Provider portal profile
Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services.
Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines