An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Birth to Three
Beacon Services of Connecticut
Beacon Services of Connecticut - Cromwell, Connecticut Job Details
Job ID:
5846320
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Current opening in Fairfield and surrounding area!
Beacon Services of Connecticut provides home-based pediatric services for infants, toddlers, and children from birth to three years of age. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to support families throughout the state of Connecticut using high quality therapy services based upon evidenced-based practices.
Our Occupational Therapists deliver intervention to families where they live by supporting the evaluation of young children's current abilities using developmental and motor assessments. Clinicians interpret evaluation results, work as part of a team to develop individualized plans and use evidence-based intervention to facilitate children's participation within the home and community. Clinicians also support the transition from community to school services.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
Some experience in pediatric intervention preferred
Current Licensure by relevant state board or agency
Other Desirable Skills and Characteristics
Strong communication skills to confidently explain information and converse with families
Strong organizational skills to support case management duties
A teamwork mindset to collaborate with other clinicians
A willingness to learn and grow
Things to Know
Beacon places a high value on providing excellent training and support to new clinicians
We believe in fair compensation and incentives for exceptional work
We provide a degree of flexibility in scheduling so clinicians can balance the demands of work and home
Working Conditions
Services are delivered in family homes and daycare settings. This position will require some travel between locations, within a limited region.
Work Hours
Various session times, generally between 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Please visit our website at www.beaconct.org to learn more about our organization!
Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law.
