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Occupational Therapist

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC

Middletown, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Autism, Billing, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Child and Youth Services, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Developmental Disabilities, Discharge Plans, Functional Programming Languages, Funding, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reimbursement, Service Delivery, Special Needs, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Middletown, CT
POSTED
15 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance

 
Job Title
Occupational Therapist (OT)


Reports to: Clinical Directors


Job Summary
Collaborative ABA Services is looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to help grow our OT program! The position is part-time with full-time availability.  The Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the clinic setting. Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing 1:1 and group therapy services to patients and their families. The Occupational Therapist will conduct routine assessments to guide treatment planning and monitor client progress. The Occupational Therapist will also provide training to further educate other family members and professionals to support the patient’s generalization of skills outside of therapy sessions.

The position will provide services to children and their families at our Middletown Clinic. The Occupational Therapist will have flexible hours between the clinic hours of 9-6pm Monday-Friday and work with an interdisciplinary team.


Job Duties


  • Provide comprehensive, ethical, and compassionate therapeutic services to children with developmental disabilities.
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive team-working environment for optimal client outcomes while including measurable improvement criteria.
  • Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient when appropriate.
  • Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, and other professionals.
  • Screen and evaluate clients and provide evaluation results to stakeholders.
  • Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans of care including data collection methods, therapeutic interventions, and discharge plan.
  • Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
  • Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities to maximize independent functional activity
  • Determines when a client has met all treatment goals and recommends discharge if appropriate.
  • Maintaining accurate records of treatment and billing after each session.
  • Supervises OT students, COTA, and volunteers.
  • Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered per client to make appropriate recommendations to funding sources.
  • Build a strong Occupational Therapy program.
  • Maintains confidentiality of client, including records and services provided according to HIPPA regulations.
Job Qualifications


  • Education: Graduate of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy with current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health
  • Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the National Board. Must have a current Connecticut Occupational Therapy License.
  • Experience: Previous experience working with children/adolescents with special needs including Autism as a Occupational Therapist (1-2 years preferred).
  • Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
Skills


  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy and the relationship to behavior including the ability to evaluate, develop interventions, and determine outcomes related to occupations, contexts, performance patterns, performance skills, and client factors
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently
  • Ability to build rapport with patients
  • Positive and patient demeanor
  • Dedication to quality patient care
  • Ability to work with special-needs children
  • Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
Benefits


  • Competitive Pay
  • Semimonthly Pay Schedule
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Owned and operated by clinicians
  • Welcoming and truly collaborative work culture/ environment
  • Interdisciplinary approach to treatment
  • Behavior management training
  • Training across disciplines available (i.e., ABA, OBM, SLP, OT)
  • CEU Reimbursement
  • OT Assessments/ Materials Reimbursement
  • We focus on high-quality services and ethical patient care
  • Work/ life balance
  • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in a center setting
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid time off for eligible staff
Physical Demands 


  • Must be able to perform a variety of postures and motor movements which may include the ability to stoop, stand, reach, lift , pull, walk, push, grasp, hear, talk, see and use repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in working with children with special needs and behavior difficulties.
  • Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written or typed communication
  • Must be physically present at assigned job location in home, school, and community settings.
 

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