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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Birth to Three
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What they do
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.
$93,040 / year median in Connecticut
-8% projected decline
Job Description
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 childrens participation within the home and community. Clinicians also support the transition from community to school services. Qualifications Masters 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance