The Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention provides and directs occupational therapy services to children aged birth to three, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician's orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provides occupational therapy services to children and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.
Conducts evaluations annually and produces six-month reviews of IFSP plan. Determine need for intervention/treatment and produce IFSP goals as requested.
Produces discharge reports in advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload for any other reason.
Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and other team members.
Establishes treatment schedule and provide frequency of services as determined by IFSP plan. Communicates and documents changes to IFSP as needed.
Develops treatment plans and methods to achieve identified goals.
Participates in co-treatment or IFSP consult with other team members to ensure coordination of patient care.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
Monitors child's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with IFSP plan.
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child in their own environment.
Documents results of child's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the child.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains parents/ caregivers in the use or application of orthotics.
Participates in discharge planning.
Supervises students (if applicable and if clinical instructor training is completed).
Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
Participates in family education.
Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the IFSP plan of the child.
Adheres to Encore Early Intervention procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
Attends pediatric team meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to Encore Early Intervention procedures.
Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Maintains safety and cleanliness when providing direct care and adheres to company safety standards.
Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy programs.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, service coordinators, family members and Encore office and management personnel.
Maintains caseload and communicates with management regarding caseload issues and availability for new referrals.
Provides timely services according to frequency determined by each child's IFSP plan and maintains caseload in accordance with productivity standards.
Adheres to established confidentiality standards per Clinical Authorization access as defined in the HIPAA policy and procedure manual.
Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
Current state licensure or license eligible.
Early Intervention Temporary or Full Credential.
Regular attendance.
Compensation: $60 - $90 / hour