Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT).
• NBCOT Certification.
• Current State 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
• Providing training to team members and families.
• Conducting assessments.
• Creating Treatment Plans.
• Monitoring and managing client progress.

Benefits

• Flexible Discretionary Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HSAs
• FSAs
• Door Dash Pass