Occupational Therapist

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.


Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist with First Steps

DIVISION: Therapy


SUPERVISOR: Director of First Steps

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE :


The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to preschoolers, outpatients, and First Steps patients.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

1. Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations.
2. Schedule and provide individual, group, and homebound therapy sessions.
3. Maintain accurate records and data tracking of patient treatments.
4. Serve as a positive influence through behaviors, attitudes, and actions.
5. Maintain great communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers.

REQUIREMENTS :

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Must be a currently licensed occupational therapist and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee required.
3. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
4. Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier, preferred. Driving and insurability may be required depending on agency need.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.