Early Intervention Occupational Therapist job description
Example early intervention occupational therapist requirements on a job description
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of 2 years experience in pediatric occupational therapy
- Experience in early intervention services
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with families and other professionals
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Creativity and flexibility in treatment planning
- Empathy and compassion for children and families
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist job description example 1
Professional Child Development Associates early intervention occupational therapist job description
Our Early Intervention program serves a remarkable 95% of all Greater Lawrence children who are referred to our Early Intervention services! As an Early Invention new hire, you will participate in a paid 8-week onboarding program earning how Early Intervention helps children and families in a home-based setting, establishing supportive working relationships, participating in personal development, and mentoring programs, and creating your own flexible work schedule.
Our Early Intervention Program is looking for a caring and dedicated Occupational Therapist. This position full time (prefer) or fee for service and is part of our multi-disciplinary team providing support services to families and their children ages birth to three with developmental delays or risk factors for delays. Services are provided throughout Andover, North Andover, Methuen, and Lawrence. The Occupational Therapist will bring their expertise and knowledge to our impactful work with children and families while working collaboratively with our Early Intervention team.
Job Requirements :
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapy professional license
- Experience working with special needs children ages birth to 3 and/or experience working in a home-based setting preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- A Plus: bilingual Spanish, DPH Certified Early Intervention Specialist (CEIS)
- This position requires a satisfactory criminal background check
Our organization provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee's professional development.
To apply , please visit our careers page at: www.theprofessionalcenter.org . Send us your resume and cover letter telling us why your experience and background are perfect for this opportunity. PCCD is proud to offer a great benefits package including:
- Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
- Time Off: Up to 3 weeks’ vacation & up to 2 weeks’ sick time based on your work schedule
- Medical: Company cost sharing for plan of your choice
- Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
- Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
- Registered Dietitian Services
- Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
- 403(b) Retirement
- Staff Development & Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist job description example 2
CommunityHealthlink early intervention occupational therapist job description
The Early Intervention (EI) team provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. The EI team provides services in the home/community setting with the goal of enhancing the child's physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional and adaptive skills.
+ Provide direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families.
+ Carry out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
+ Assist in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
+ Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
+ Maintain client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
+ Attend staff and/or region meetings as required.
+ Attend in-service education and professional meetings as required.
+ Perform related duties as assigned.
+ Adhere to all of CHL's protocols, policies, and procedures.
+ Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and/or by Telehealth.
+ Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
+ Protect confidentiality
+ Able to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team.
+ Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, written and communication skills.
+ Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
+ Bachelor's degree or higher prepared graduate of a curriculum in occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
+ OT license by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions; license in good standing.
+ Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between in-person visits/sites.
+ Experience providing services to young children and families.
+ All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.
PCN#: F0850
Street: 100 Erdman Way
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist job description example 3
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy early intervention occupational therapist job description
Opportunities available throughout Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties
Part Time or Pay-Per Visit Position
Are you a BIG KID at HEART? Then come and join us, where WORK meets PLAY!
Theraplay, Inc., now a part of the Ivy Rehab Network, is seeking experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! We are hiring therapists for part-time or pay per-visit status and offer competitive hourly reimbursement with a range of benefits. All employees receive access to extensive continuing education as well as our 401K plan with a generous employer contribution.
We have needs throughout Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties.
Create your own schedule, pick the region you can travel in, and work with our amazing team and families!
JOB SUMMARY
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a great team of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and physical therapists. Help make a positive difference in the lives of children!
In our early intervention program, Occupational Therapists work with infants and toddlers up to age 3 years, interacting with their caregivers using a coaching model to come up with creative strategies to build therapy into the family's daily routines.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
* Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
* Proof of current state licensure in respective state
* A minimum of 1 year working with children under the age of 5
* Ability to travel often with a form of reliable transportation to client's homes or daycare settings
* Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
* Self-motivated with the willingness to exceed expectations, learn and grow
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and bedside manner
* Outstanding time management and ability to multi-task
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Complete daily patient care, progress, and discharge notes in a timely manner
* Treat with integrity and compassion using evidence-based practices
* Engage with patients and teammates in support of our positive, inclusive care environment
* Oversee current patients' schedules to ensure care completion
* Provide timely communication with referral sources, patients, and leaders
* Develop customized plans of care based on the most up-to-date, evidence-based practices and treatments
* Set and achieve professional goals and career growth
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive pay
* 401(k) match
* Industry-leading career & leadership advancement programs
* World-class residencies & specialty programs
* Exceptional continuing education perks
* Unlimited use of MedBridge (online education platform)
* Community outreach and service initiatives
* Partnership opportunities for experienced clinicians to start-up, own, and lead their own clinic
WHO WE ARE
Ivy Rehab is an extraordinary network of 450+ best-in-class outpatient orthopedic and pediatric physical, occupational, speech and ABA therapy clinics in the Northeast (CT, NJ, OH, RI, MA, NY, PA, DE), the Midwest (IL, IN, MI), and the Southeast (NC, SC, VA). In addition, we provide Early Intervention to children, working with their caretakers in the community, throughout PA, DE, VA, and MI.
With over 3,000 teammates and growing rapidly, our network consists of multiple brands in 14 states. Clinics within our network are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized treatment to 8,500+ patients - both adults and children - every day.
"It's All About The People" at Ivy -our teammates, our patients, our referral sources, and the communities in which we operate.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.
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