Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Austin Main Office - Austin, TX 78723

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Masters Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Who We Are:

Any Baby Can is an Austin-based nonprofit that has provided critical services to families in Central Texas for more than 47 years. With a variety of programs that meet families where they are – at home, work or school – Any Baby Can helps kids meet milestones, parents achieve stability, and families improve health and well-being.

At Any Baby Can, we recognize that our staff are our most valuable resource and the key to our success. We're proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in Austin for five consecutive years, as well as earning designations such as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite and one of the Mayor's Healthiest Workplaces. We prioritize staff well-being in many ways, including offering a competitive benefits package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a generous number of paid holidays, personal time off, and vacation leave.

Position Summary: To provide evaluation, consultation, and direct service, in the areas of fine motor or feeding to infants, toddlers and their families. This position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive services to clients in their natural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy for clients to promote the acquisition of fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding skills.
• Incorporate family's involvement to integrate fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding skills in all aspects of the clients' routines.
• Provide clients and their families with adaptive equipment and refer clients to other medical services such as orthopedists, neurologists and/or other specialists as necessary.
• Recommend educational material and activities to assist parents in implementing appropriate fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding therapy techniques.
• Maintain up to date with current research and statistics in the field of fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding therapy.
• Deliver at least 85% of planned direct services.
• Deliver initial service within 28 days from IFSP date.
• Complete assessments and evaluations for clients with motor concerns to determine level of functioning and eligibility criteria.
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for qualified cases in collaboration with the client's family within 45 days of the referral date.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the IFSP, at least once every six months, to provide professional opinion as to the effectiveness of services.
• Complete written reports and all necessary paperwork daily and submit paperwork within 48 hours of completion.
• Meet agency and program deadlines.
• Attend Any Baby Can, program meetings and activities as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other assignments may be added as needed or required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas required.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Language skill in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Experience working with children, families, and people of different cultures.
• Knowledge of the physical and psychological development of children.

Special Considerations:

• Must have reliable transportation to travel within the assigned region; if driving own vehicle, must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work more than 8 hours per day.
• Flexible, able to work well under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary to fulfill daily duties assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively/clearly.