Occupational Therapist (full-time)

The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide individual and group services to children enrolled in the DDI Vantage Early Intervention Program.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts sensorimotor, self-help, and developmental evaluations using appropriate assessment tools to assist in determining program eligibility; and helps complete Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Conducts developmental, speech/language, and eating/swallowing assessments of infants and toddlers enrolled in DDI VANTAGE; and evaluates program and progress with criterion- and norm-referenced instruments.
• Assists parents and caregivers with the identification of sensorimotor and self-help outcomes for IFSPs.
• Provides direct individual and group intervention and treatment to enhance the child's sensorimotor and self-help development and facilitates parents and caregivers in implementing a home program to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Facilitates physical activities and recommends assistive devices and durable medical equipment when appropriate; and educates parents, caregivers, and staff on their use.
• Provides written reports on a child's progress to third parties when requested.
• Assists parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when appropriate.
• Identifies social service needs for families when appropriate and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.
• Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.
• Provides sensorimotor and self-help consultations, education, and other advisory services to parents, caregivers and staff to assist in home- and center-based intervention.
• Possesses understanding and knowledge of a child's overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.
• Assists in child-find activities.
• Attends all mandatory CSPD training for early intervention credentialing under Part C rules.
• Participates in staff in-service training, serves on committees, attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved, and may provide in-service training to staff.
• Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of the job.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of all clients, at all times.
• Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave; 18-Paid Holidays; Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems.
• A qualifying degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with children and families; knowledge of child development and family dynamics; and knowledge of community resources.
• Utah State Occupational Therapist license.
• A state and federal background screen, TB test, and motor vehicle records check will be conducted on all new hires.