Description

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (32-40 hours/week) to join our team! This position is based at our Hurley and Ashland Clinic locations. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. *This provider will need to do feeding therapy*

The Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) works collaboratively with the patient, family, and other providers to support the patient in reaching their fullest potential. Through a holistic approach OTRs help patients develop, recover and maintain daily living, motor, and regulatory skills needed to be able to participate in valued activities and be a successful member of society.

The Registered Occupational Therapist provides high quality assessment and treatment to patients to help develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and to help develop cognitive skills.

• Prepare for, administer, score, and interpret initial evaluations and re-evaluations including writing a report.
• Prepare for and provide therapy for treatment sessions.
• Complete a daily note for every treatment session (should be completed within 72 hours).
• Fulfill paperwork requirements for progress notes, plan of care updates, and prior authorizations based on insurance company.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about treatment and home programming.
• Develop home programming when appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings and/or staff coordination when appropriate.
• Complete required tasks for billing.
• Supervise COTA when applicable (including duties required to meet supervision requirements per state and licensure).
• Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments
• Treat various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
• Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines.
• Review relevant literature, synthesize evidence-based materials
• Conduct case management and other administration tasks as needed
• Work with internal and external providers on patient referrals
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care.
• Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the interest of care integration initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession
• This provider will need to do feeding therapy

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive benefits include Health, Dental, 403B Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer match, HSA/Flexible spending accounts, and Employer-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Family-friendly, flexible work schedules - NO WEEKENDS!
• 9 Paid holidays including the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and a Birthday holiday
• PLUS 6 weeks of PTO (adjusted based on FTE status), with 1 full week of PTO available to use upon hire!
• NorthLakes Paid Leave Bank to help support your medical needs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Continuing Education Benefit
• License & DEA reimbursement
• Up to $50,000 loan repayment in two years, if you qualify with National Health Service Corp
• Unique Wellness Benefits; including a generous Health & Wellness Reimbursement program, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) loan program, and Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program $$$

* Benefits eligibility is dependent upon FTE Status and Position