Occupational Therapist

Part-Time Occupational TherapistBACA is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their growing therapy team in Elkhart, IN. We have educational centers that provide services for students with autism, as well as other related disorders. Our related services team consists of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. OTs are an integral part of our interdisciplinary team, supporting exceptional outcomes for our students.ResponsibilitiesComplete initial evaluation of client utilizing observation and/or standardized testing and establish an appropriate plan of care for each clientCollaborate with ABA staff, client family, and other professionals as needed to establish an appropriate transition plan for client upon discharge from BACAProvide OT telemedicine evaluations and treatment sessions as needed for client's who are unable to participate in in-person servicesContact client-specific outpatient occupational and physical therapists, as appropriateMake recommendations for appropriate outpatient servicesMaintain contact with legal guardian(s) of clients, as appropriateAttend parent and clinical meetings, as appropriateComplete staff education as a whole or individually with staff members concerning Occupational Therapy topics, as appropriatePost weekly schedule to inform staff of scheduled sessions with clients and availability for staff questionsParticipate in projects to advance the Occupational Therapy program, as well as the center as a whole, as appropriateMaintain up-to-date files on each client, including evaluations, checklists and samples of client's work, as appropriateComplete daily treatment session notes by 9:00 the following business dayMaintain accurate billing information for each clientMaintain Occupational Therapy equipmentAbide by rules and regulations of insurance companies if client is billed for Occupational Therapy servicesBe available for consultation regarding VB-MAPP testingCollaborate with appropriate members of client's team concerning program planningQualificationsHave Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an academic program accredited by ACOTE and have received a passing score on the NBCOT examHave and maintain Indiana Occupational Therapy LicenseExperience working with individuals with Autism and other comorbid diagnoses ages 1-22Work in a fast-paced environment and be able to make quick decisions and communicate readilyTransition from various sitting levels (child-sized chair, floor)Able to sit in child-sized chair for at least 20 minutesAble to go up and down stairsBending/SquattingAble to lift and position a client with appropriate body mechanics with 1-3 person lifting/transferring techniquesMust be free of medications that would decrease coordination or alertness putting clients or other employees at risk