OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral and psychiatric support needs. We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as an Occupational Therapist Supervisor . This role plays a vital part in enhancing the quality of life and well-being of participants through purposeful and inclusive services. Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist license plus two years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Performs direct supervision over OT and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's (COTA), Supervise and monitor workloads, Complete quality reviews, ensuring guidelines established by OT manager, facility Administration, Title XIX and Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities are met, and conduct spot reviews to ensure implementation and quality, and complete performance evaluations and planning sessions. Counsel and assist employees on work-related problems or questions. Provide new employee orientation to department, Implement disciplinary actions as needed, ensure overall quality OT services within assigned areas, provide OT services for assigned caseload, and complete initial OT assessment. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, assess and prescribe nutritional physical support equipment with staff, in-service on use/wear/care of supports. Assist Interdisciplinary Team with development of Learning Based Supports. Establish goals to reach maximum potential and monitor progress of treatment plans. Monthly/Quarterly re-assessment of treatment plan, and maintain current master list record. Instruct and train OT and direct support staff in specialized therapeutic technique. Consult with IDT and Physician.

Position-Specific Details:

Location :

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center -

Occupational Therapy Shift :

8:00am - 4:30pm

Pass Days:

Saturday /

Sunday Appointment Type :

This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Compensation:

Salary depends on qualifications. This position receives Longevity Pay of $1.00 hourly.

Occupational Therapist Supervisor:

$36.87 Hourly - $66.46

Hourly How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Gabriel K. Jeane Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, Louisiana 71360 Gabriel.

Jeane@la.gov Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)