Job Description
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PART-TIME)
Our center provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, communication and motor delays, learning disabilities, and other social, language and cognitive deficits.
· We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has a
passion for working with the pediatric population including and is willing to
grow and move into a leadership position that supervises other fellow OTs in
the center. Must be a licensed OT with experience in treating motor deficits
and sensory dysregulation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
§ Evaluation of the client’s current therapeutic,
rehabilitative, and functional status.
§ Completing necessary treatment planning requirements
for insurance companies.
§ Development and implementation of the occupational
treatment plan of care.
§ Re-evaluating client progress and revising the plan
of care as necessary.
§ Collaboration with multidisciplinary team when
applicable.
§ Submitting accurate clinical notes regarding patient
evaluation and attainment of goals.
§ Monitor client for reactions to treatment or changes
in condition, discussing changes with the patient/family/caregiver and
reporting changes as necessary.
§ Assist the caregivers/families, other professionals
in providing continuity of care.
§ Provide supervision for clinical students and/or
volunteers.
§ Assisting in supporting department growth through
developing and conducting in-service training programs.
§ Assisting in developing strategic and long-range
plans for the program. May also be required to participate in case reviews,
medical consultation staffing, and school multidisciplinary team/staffing.
§ Maintaining
respectful and professional relationships with staff in both the administrative
departments and the clinical department.
§ Maintain
respectful and professional relationships with clients and their families.
§ Maintain confidentiality about clients, families, and center by abiding by all HIPPA regulations.
Requirements
§ Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or
equivalent.
§ Currently registered and licensed by the State of TX
or eligible for licensure.
§ Pediatric experience preferred.
Pre-Employment
Screening:
§ We are a child-focused and insurance credentialed company; therefore, employment is dependent on a clear criminal background check (Federal, State, and County), the verification of two employment references and the results of a pre-employment drug screening.
Schedule:
Hours
of Operation:
Monday 9:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm, Friday 8:45am-5:00pm.
Starting Part-Time (10-12 billable hours) with possibility for greater hours as enrollment continues.
Benefits:
§ Privately owned company!
§ Retirement Plan | 401k Matching
§ Company Paid
Licensure Renewal
§ Various Company
Events and Gatherings
§ Professional
Growth Opportunities
§ Coaching &
Mentorship
Position
Wage:
§ $41.00 - $55.00
per hour DOE
Position
Location:
§
Plano, TX
Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to pick
up, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Help, Hope, Solutions to provide equal
employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not
to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, religion,
color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or
genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other
non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and
decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems,
promotions, and training and career development programs.
Type: Part-time