Occupational Therapist

Job DescriptionCare Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric therapy, nursing, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into children’s lives by bringing individualized care to children where they live, work, and play. Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance. The Clinical Director is responsible for managing and developing a regional therapy team in El Paso, Texas, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading to the planning and coordination of all therapy functions, especially within this dedicated region. The Director also plays a key role in strategic planning, budget planning, driving initiatives that enhance the delivery of therapy services in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values, and ensuring key KPI’s are achieved within this region each quarter. Through their education, experience, and leadership, the Director provides guidance, and mentorship. This supports all administrative staff members and clinicians within their region, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and compassion. Key Responsibilities: Direct all home healthcare therapy services to ensure optimal clinical processes and operational effectiveness, as well as to ensure provision of quality services consistent with applicable government. Ability to carry a caseload of 5 to 12 visits/week to support the region Manages the day-to-day activities of their team’s department, consistent with organizational goals, and provides leadership and support to the therapy team, other directors within the organization, and Patient Access staff. Oversees the Regional Clinical Managers and Team Leads to ensure an effective coverage system of supervision of clinicians, particularly during business hours. Collaborates with the Administrator and all other departments to support patients/families, development of strategies relative to operational needs, including but not limited to hiring needs and retention, as well as assisting with planning strategic initiatives of the organization. Monitors patient satisfaction with therapy services provided, as well as assists Regional Clinical Managers with complaints/grievances when they need support. Coordinate with local clinical operations, including clinical orientation and training of clinical staff (clinical and regulatory) including new employee orientation, mentor programs, performance improvement plans, and re-education and continuing education programs. Maintains an awareness of changes in legislation that impact business operations and liability. Oversees the clinical department budgets and determines/allocates funds accordingly. Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change. Must Have: Master’s degree and/or Doctorate in fields of Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy. Minimum of two years of home healthcare experience, preferred. Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical management role, preferred. Extensive understanding of the administrative side of the industry such as policies, processes, procedures, rules, regulations and laws. State licensure approved by the State of Texas from Department of Regulatory Agencies, Divisions and Occupations (DORA). CPR Certification. Current TB testing & screening upon hire, and annually thereafter. Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License with reliable transportation and applicable car insurance. Benefits: Opportunity to Join a Rapidly Growing, Fast-Paced Organization Leading Compensation and Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more! Paid Time Off (PTO) If you are the best at what you do, and are ready to work with an innovative, positive and supportive organization, please contact us today. Salary: $90,000 - $95,000, plus potential bonus, Compensation dependent on experience. Care Options For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Care Options For Kids is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Care Options For Kids hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. Care Options For Kids believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere. #RDADMIN