Pediatric Occupational Therapist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is responsible for providing direct occupational therapeutic services to children for acquisition and mastery of functional skills in order to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays. This position evaluates, assesses, develops, and carries out treatment plans, documents progress and required processes, educates families and community partners and collaborates with physicians and other care providers. Services are delivered in a variety of settings aligned with Brighton Center's programs and may include clinic, home, community or natural environments. This role requires flexibility, independent work, and travel within the service area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position. 

• EVALUATIONS & PLAN OF CARE
  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and assess children using standardized assessment tools and clinical judgment.
  • Accurately score evaluations, determine service eligibility or medical necessity as applicable, and appropriately share results with families or caregivers.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans or contribute to IFSP/POC development by identifying functional goals, outcomes, and intervention strategies that reflect family priorities and child needs.
  • Submit all required evaluation and planning documentation within established timelines and program deadlines.
• SERVICE DELIVERY & TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION
  • Provides individualized, direct therapy services to children with disabilities or developmental delays, in accordance with established treatment plans, Plans of Care (POC) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) as applicable.
  • Implement evidence-based, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions that support functional independence and participation in daily routines
  • Ensures the completion of all authorized therapy visits or units within the authorization timeframe, proactively managing scheduling and providing necessary make-up sessions for missed appointments.
  • Equips families and caregivers with effective strategies to empower them to enhance the child's community participation.
  • Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation of all services rendered, ensuring full compliance with agency policies, Medicaid guidelines, and private insurance standards and regulations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Participates in monthly team meetings, discipline, agency, and staffing meetings to ensure family and child outcomes are met and required information is secured. 
• Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families.

• Required: Degreed and current Texas Licensure in occupational therapy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access) as well as Adobe.
• Preferred: Prior experience in ECI, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a family-centered service organization. Bilingual in Spanish.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
• High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self- improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work well with others and independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children from birth through adolescence
• Comprehensive knowledge of conditions that relate to the provision of pediatric services
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based pediatric practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain data quality/integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with families, staff, and community members.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency and provide overview of all agency services to clients in an effective and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary setting in a supportive, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Fosters teamwork and proactively addresses conflict seeking timely resolution.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Ability to align with Brighton Center Core Values.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Ability to make effective presentations on behalf of the organization both internally and externally.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with staff, supervisors, and families we serve.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and calendar according to impending deadlines.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ensure personal accountability.
• Ability to compute and compile reports and perform calculations.
• Ability to use reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demand of working with young children, such as bending, climbing, crawling, grasping kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting, and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive personal vehicle and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Ability to monitor a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Some weekend hours may be required for outreach purposes.

TOP COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communications / Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work

Salary : $65,081 - $104,129