Occupational/Physiotherapist

Part-Time Occupational Therapist

BACA is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their growing therapy team in Elkhart, IN. We have educational centers that provide services for students with autism, as well as other related disorders. Our related services team consists of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. Complete initial evaluation of client utilizing observation and/or standardized testing and establish an appropriate plan of care for each client

Collaborate with ABA staff, client family, and other professionals as needed to establish an appropriate transition plan for client upon discharge from BACA

Provide OT telemedicine evaluations and treatment sessions as needed for client's who are unable to participate in in-person services

Contact client-specific outpatient occupational and physical therapists, as appropriate

Maintain contact with legal guardian(s) of clients, as appropriate

Complete staff education as a whole or individually with staff members concerning Occupational Therapy topics, as appropriate

Participate in projects to advance the Occupational Therapy program, as well as the center as a whole, as appropriate

Maintain Occupational Therapy equipment

Abide by rules and regulations of insurance companies if client is billed for Occupational Therapy services

Have Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an academic program accredited by ACOTE and have received a passing score on the NBCOT exam

Have and maintain Indiana Occupational Therapy License

Experience working with individuals with Autism and other comorbid diagnoses ages 1-22

Transition from various sitting levels (child-sized chair, floor)

Able to sit in child-sized chair for at least 20 minutes

Must be free of medications that would decrease coordination or alertness putting clients or other employees at risk