Occupational Therapist

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Purpose:


Under the direction of the Autism Program Manager, the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIAST (OT), functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide assessments and related diagnosis, consultation, education, brief therapeutic interventions, and referral for occupational therapy services for a diverse caseload for adults, adolescents, children and families experiencing autism spectrum disorders and other developmental challenges.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the Autism Program Manager, oversee service delivery of trauma informed care, and monitors quality control issues to maintain the highest standard of service.
• Adhere to Waterfall Community Health Center mission with focus on removing barriers to care.
• Manage program activities in adherence to organizational and contractual requirements and assure timely completion of all documentation related to the program.
• Build trust and rapport with internal and external customers as well as community partners.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on evaluation findings, including all areas of motor development-fine, gross, visual, and sensory as well as primitive reflex integration, handwriting, keyboarding, executive function skills, social-emotional skills, ADLs, etc.
• Provide training to parent/guardian on treatment techniques; maintain positive working relations with clients' family; response to guardian questions in timely and professional manner,
• Collect statistics and prepare reports as directed and needed for the Organization.
• Project and quantify the need for additional medical, psychological, social, speech and applied behavioral services for clients.
• Coordinate with Department Manager to maintain quality of cases including evaluate occupational therapy data and implement data-driven program changes.
• Act as a Liaison between area schools, school-based health clinics, integrated behavioral health, social health and local pediatric providers. Facilitate involvement on campus and improve outreach to local student populations.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients.
• Support program goals to reduce culture and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions committed to working with marginalized and diverse community populations.
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services. Facilitate coordination of community services needed by clients.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance within the scope of licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Must be fiscally focused and mission driven.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college/university with a focus in Pediatrics is required.
• Unrestricted Oregon Occupational Therapy License and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified to practice as it relates to Occupation Therapist is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.
• One (1) or more years' experience working in healthcare or similar setting as Occupational Therapist, with Autism in a pediatric population a plus.

Immunizations Required:

• TB test (upon hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds rarely.
• Able to travel as needed (rarely).