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Occupational Therapist
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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.
$91,090 / year median in North Carolina
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Provide direct occupational therapy to children 0-18 years of age in the areas of fine and gross motor skill development, visual-motor development, sensory processing, executive functioning skills, feeding, sensory-motor integration, self-care, rest, sleep, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Administer occupational therapy assessments to determine a child's level of functioning and to develop/implement individualized treatment plans to support ADLs Ability to effectively collaborate with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to design plans of care that maximize a learner's success Develop and monitor learners' goals/programs and adjust programs/interventions accordingly Educate families in regular caregiver trainings on skills and techniques to carryover into the home setting to promote increased participation in ADLs Write reports and maintain proper documentation such as SOAP notes, caseload information, initial and re-evaluations, progress reports, discharge summaries, and home exercise programs Maintain all documentation as dictated by state and funder guidelines complying with HIPAA regulations Adhere to frequency, duration and appropriate treatment guidelines Trains and educates BCBAs and RBTs/team members in the implementation of strategies within scope of occupational therapy Enhance clinical expertise, professional skills, and leadership skills through interaction with leadership team, other clinicians, self-study, and continuing education activities Maintain professional competencies and technical skills in the area of occupational therapy to uphold essential job functions Uphold board and state licensure in line with ethical expectations for occupational therapy Requirements toSucceed:
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university OTR credentials required Must hold valid license (or in the process of obtaining a license) issued by the state in which services are provided New grads welcome! Experience with sensory processing/integration preferred Experience with children with autism and other comorbidities preferred Feeding therapy experience preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers certification preferred Desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment to provide exceptional services to our learners and families Must be in line withJoyBridge Kids' Core Values:
Excellence Integrity Teamwork Growth Passion Innovation Must demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards learners and families always Maintain a fun and compassionate disposition with an open mind geared toward learning Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing Ability to use basic computer skills and learn new software and web-based applications, including electronic medical records Willingness to lead, coach, and collaborate with a positive attitude even in times of stress Ability to lift, bend, squat, push/pull 50 pounds as needed to assist with therapy services Why Work forJoyBridge Kids:
Competitive hourly pay based on experience Menu of benefit options for full-time positions: 401(k) match program Health, Dental, Vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays In-house credentialing and billing Paid professional liability insurance Paid CEUs & professional licensure/certification renewals Opportunities to grow professionally, participate in research, and conferences Opportunities for advancement into company leadership positions Ability to provide mentorship to university graduate OT students Materials/resources are provided by JoyBridge Kids to ensure that the children receive the occupational therapy they need Opportunities to foster and develop new programs related to talents and interests in occupational therapy Collaboration with other leaders, directors, and service providers A fun and innovative atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else! We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are committed to growing and want to spend your day with like-minded, kind, passionate, talented, and dedicated colleagues who are ready to welcome and grow from new team members, join us!Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your email?License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance