Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)The Occupational Therapist has a primary responsibility to accelerate client success and drive coordination of care with ABA services. The OT will formulate and implement individualized treatment plans for a caseload of clients in their assigned location. They will ensure the oversight of clinical quality, prescription fulfillment, ethical practice, and client outcomes.Qualified candidates will enjoy working with children, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be well organized, flexible, patient, and dependable. They will be highly motivated, naturally take initiative, be willing to learn, remain curious, and look to make a larger, positive impact.Full Time Hours: Our centers are open Monday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm.Comprehensive Benefits: Offered for full-time employees. This includes Flexible Discretionary Time Off: Take time off as needed (we mean it!) Holiday Pay, 401k, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Door Dash Pass, HSAs, FSAs, and so much more!Competitive Pay: Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.Growth and Advancement Opportunities: We host on-site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance, career path opportunities and more.You'll be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. We host optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!Direct, design and implement programs for OT services for assigned clientsConduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clientsRepeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelinesMaintain a caseload of on average 25 billable hours/weekEnsure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrityUpdate progress reports for assigned clientsProperly document all activities according to professional and funder guidelinesKeep current with professional literature, research, and best practicesDevelop, implement, and drive processesDrive coordination of care with ABA and Speech servicesMaintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessionsProvide input and leadership in our business directionConduct clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill developmentAttend clinical staff meetingsAttend collaboration meetings with BCBAsPromote Bierman Autism Centers within the communityMust be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 poundsMust have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client's speechMust be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behaviorMust be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all timesMust be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressingMust have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collectionMust have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systemsMust be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floorMust be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furnitureMust be able to administer medication to clientsMaster's Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT).NBCOT Certification.Current Licensure.Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsExperience collaborating with cross-functional teamsExcellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Must be detail oriented.Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment.Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau.Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed.