What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Cutchins Programs for Children and Families, Inc.?
Job Duties:
· Timely completion of initial OT screenings and evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, reassessment and discharge planning processes.
· Documents OT assessment(s), re-assessments, goals, OT intervention, goals, reassessment, and discharge plans in a timely manner.
· Collaboratively develops individualized treatment plans
· Collaborates, communicates and cooperates with clients, caregivers, team members, and vested parties in the development of individualized treatment plans
· Attends interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings and assists in modifying treatment plans, as appropriate.
· Works in collaboration with organizations and staff to ensure that OT services are scheduled and take
place in a timely manner
· Maintains OT-related documentation in a timely manner.
- Reports incidents or concerns as per Cutchins Programs policies and procedures.
- Meets annual competency and training requirements.
- Maintains licensing, continuing competence certification requirements.
- Seeks and utilizes training within and external to the Agency
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Demonstrates effective inter-personal and communication skills
- Demonstrates and actively develops knowledge related to treatment needs of the client population.
- Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care, sensory integration, behavioral and relational dynamics.
- Task and detail oriented; takes initiative.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift up to 20-30 lbs., bend, stand, climb, walk, run, swim and participate in all recreational
activities.
· Visual and auditory acuity to supervise clients.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required
- Sensory Integration Certified, Preferred
- Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Occupational Therapist (OT) required
Equality Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
The descriptions above represent the most significant and routine duties of the positions but does not exclude the performance of other assigned duties or projects consistent with its essential functions and minimum requirements. Programs for Children and Families promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Sensory Integration Certification?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Mass. OTR (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45