What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Anne Carlsen Center?
Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All
Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.
Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!
Location: Jamestown, ND
Shift: Monday- Friday (8am - 5pm)
Job Schedule: Full Time
Weekly Hours: 40
JOB SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, develops, and implements pediatric occupational therapy for individual clients and outside contract services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and facility standards, guidelines, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)
Education and/or years’ experience required:
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is required
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility and evidence for license application
- Valid North Dakota Driver’s License
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- 3 years’ experience in pediatric occupational therapy or work with intellectually/developmentally disabled population
- Knowledge of payment sources and systems related to OT
- Experience collaborating with ABA programming
Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITES
- Demonstrates ability to provide skilled occupational therapy within a variety of service models including outpatient therapy and educational.
- Demonstrates ability to perform assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, and implement occupational therapy for an assigned caseload.
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate with other professionals in providing services to clients for an assigned caseload.
- Demonstrates ability to develop, implement and evaluate short and long term treatment goals
- Demonstrates ability to collect and compile data to document clients’ performance or assess program quality to make recommendations for change in treatment plan as needed
- Demonstrates ability to complete ongoing assessment to determine changes in treatment plan as needed
- Demonstrates ability to complete documentation as required on clients progress toward meeting establish(ed) treatment objectives
- Demonstrates ability to select and/or prepares appropriate assessment tools, equipment and materials according to the clients’ functional limitations to determine therapeutic interventions and therapy
- Demonstrate(s) ability to select and utilize adaptive equipment for client to assist with progress
- Demonstrates ability to manage inappropriate or disruptive behavior according to treatment plan consulting for assistance when necessary
- Report(s) health concerns, medical issues and/or changes in clients’ condition throughout treatment to Operations Manager
The above functions listed are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individuals assigned to this position. Performance of the essential functions may require specific physical demands as described in this job description.
Benefits:
Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Life & Disability
- 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
- Voluntary Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Special Employee Events
- Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!