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Creating Pathways Pediatric Therapy
Salem, OR | Full Time | Part Time | Temporary
$76k-90k (estimate)
5 Months Ago
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Occupational Therapist
$89k-105k (estimate)
Full Time
0 Months Ago
Minds in Motion Initiative is Hiring an Occupational Therapist Near Salem, OR
Overview:
- Minds in Motion Initiative (MIMI) is an innovative non-profit organization based in Salem, Oregon specializing in therapeutic services for people of all ages with acquired brain injuries, neurological and neuromuscular diseases, and brain-based differences. Our mission is to help those we serve gain maximum independence and live the life they choose. Our philosophy is, “nothing for the person without the person.”
- MIMI has established five initiatives working in harmony to transform person-centered care delivery — Therapeutic Services, Living Services, Agency, Access, and Advocacy.
- The Therapeutic Services initiative is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team striving to fulfill the mission of MIMI by providing coordinated, person-centered, and innovative services. It incorporates a holistic model of care where the team partners with clients focusing on supporting their autonomy, adapting their strengths, supporting their network, and fostering a culture of acceptance in our communities.
- Services will be provided in clients’ homes, in the community, and at our clinical location via individual and group-based programs. Our interventions are unique, incorporating creative arts and recreation activities (music, dance, art, drama, sports, fitness, outdoor adventures, etc.).
- Therapy team includes occupational, physical, and speech-language therapists as well as a care coordinator.
- MIMI believes in finding the right people for the team who support the overall Mission of the organization. We hire people, not resumes.
Job Description:
- Occupational Therapist working with clients across the lifespan (pediatric and adult)
- Part- or full-time applicants welcome
- New graduate applicants welcome with embedded mentoring support
- Therapy provided 1:1 or in group format within the clinic, community, vocational sites, and/or client’s homes.
- May be required to work outside of the traditional work schedule
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (required)
- Active Oregon State Occupational Therapy license (required)
- NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification (required)
- BLS from the AHA within 90 days of hire (required)
- Promotes and offers creative and innovative approaches and solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills for working with the team and patients.
- Knowledge of regulations, practice standards, and evidenced-based practices
- Experience working with diverse client types/diagnoses including specific experience working with pediatric populations.
- Knowledge and skills in performing culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate evaluation and treatment services.
- Possess reliable transportation
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend and twist as needed; exposed to sitting on floor, bending/squatting, walking, driving, etc.
- Lifting of 25 lbs or more is common and requires proper lifting techniques
Responsibilities:
- Empower clients to participate more fully in activities of daily living when performing these activities is compromised by a health condition.
- Provides proper evaluation, treatment, education/training, and partnership in order to help clients improve their daily functioning, increase independence and autonomy, and to support improved overall quality of life.
- Provides high-quality, person-centered care by including client/family goals and working “with” and “for” clients.
- Communicates and collaborates closely with other team members including but not limited to physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, care managers, medical providers, education professionals, vocational rehab professionals, community partners, and client family members.
- Manages schedule and client caseload in order to maximize client access to services while providing efficient yet high-quality services.
- Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently while adhering to legal requirements
- Conducts thorough evaluations employing a combination of formal and descriptive measures as determined based on individual client’s presenting needs, skills, and goals.
- Develops functional treatment plans and tracks clients’ goal progress in order to report this information to stakeholders (e.g., clients, families, referring providers, insurance).
- Assess and make recommendations for adaptive equipment and/or home modifications as well as processes for home and community environment.
- Identifies and communicates need for referrals to other providers/services when appropriate
- Maintains client confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops/trainings, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal/professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
Measurement of Success
- Feedback by constituents including consumers, families, and other agencies.
- Ability to relate to and work with all consumers effectively.
- Degree of confidence displayed in the execution of responsibilities.
- Positive and professional relationships with all internal and external contacts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health care insurance/cost reimbursement
- Life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- Continuing Education allowance
- What MIMI team members appreciate--the ability to set their own hours and schedule, a work-life balance where they aren't hounded about productivity, the ability to find creative solutions to life's challenges, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Doing meaningful work and helping people live the lives they choose.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$89k-105k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/22/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/05/2024
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