Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Advance Your Pediatric OT Career and Invest in Your Passion: Sign-On Bonus + Paid Certifications & Specialized Training at Abil-OT Kids Therapy!

Abil-OT Kids Therapy is in search of a qualified, state-licensed occupational therapist to treat a variety of diagnoses in the pediatric population. We are looking for a conscientious practitioner with 1+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate therapist devoted to patient advocacy, communicates with other members of the team effectively and respectfully, and is professional and passionate about the role in helping children and families reach their goals. We are looking for someone who is eager to work with children in our clinics, experienced in providing occupational therapy and/feeding services, and interested in learning new and innovative treatment methods to enhance their clinical skills. The right candidate is flexible, passionate, empathetic, and encouraging, helping to inspire children and their families to achieve the optimum level of independence.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST:

• Bachelors of Science or Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited occupational therapy program per NBCOT standards.
• Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with AED
• 1+ years experience working as an occupational therapist
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment/devices and facilitation of ordering equipment
• Knowledge of Physical, Speech Therapy, and Mental Health, with an understanding of how their services can benefit patients

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS:

• Perform initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations according to NBCOT and North Carolina Occupational Therapy Board standards of practice
• Develop a treatment plan for each patient that is client-centered including caregiver training
• Provide quality therapeutic interventions in the clinic and community to adequately support the treatment plan to facilitate functional outcomes and goal attainment
• Participate in effective interdisciplinary communication to maximize client outcomes
• Adequately document treatment interventions, plan of care, assessments, evaluations of the current level of functioning, patient progression, and discharge of skilled services according to approved medical and company documentation procedures
• Practice adequate safety awareness and clinical judgment to keep patients and therapists safe during treatments
• If applicable, effectively communicate, monitor, and develop supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) to increase patient access to quality occupational therapy services. Supervision of an OTA would be performed within the guidelines of the North Carolina Occupational Therapy licensing board and to NBCOT standards
• Communicate compassionately, effectively, and productively with clients, caseworkers, and families for appropriate scheduling of evaluations, treatments, and ongoing care.

At Abil-OT Kid's Therapy, we believe in a holistic approach to child development, including collaborative pediatric therapy. Our comprehensive range of services addresses the unique needs of each child, from physical and occupational therapy to speech-language therapy, feeding therapy, and mental health support. By considering the whole child, we strive to optimize their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.