Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant

THIS POSITION OFFERS A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Under the direction of the ECI Program Director, the Motor Therapist has the necessary authority to plan and provide services to eligible individuals of the ECI Program and travel within four counties.  However, allowance for some discretion in carrying out the details of the work. Will perform assigned service coordination if asked by program director in a Community Mental Health Center.  Requires the provision of early intervention services to children and families as specified by existing policies and procedures disseminated by HHS.  Requires extensive 8-county (Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, Morris, Camp, Titus, Franklin, and Lamar) travel and use of personal vehicle and/or assigned center owned vehicle that includes travel to client homes and transportation for families if required. 

Responsibilities include evaluation and assessment of children 0-3 years of age; development of service plan; provision of assistive technology services; provision of physical therapy/occupational therapy services; assistance with transition to local educational agencies/programs; and documentation of services.  Incumbent must be knowledgeable of an array of services, and their interrelationship within a treatment regimen, including but not limited to service coordination/targeted case management, developmental services, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, nutrition services, psychological services, family education and family counseling, vision and hearing services, respite services, natural environments, transition services, and complaint procedures. Must have knowledge of child development and developmental milestones.

Salary: Depending on Qualifications

 Occupational Therapist Assistants are welcome to apply as well.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed in the state of Texas as an Occupational or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to produce effective and accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and written with families, co-workers, and different service agencies in the community.
• Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented work environment.
• Must follow all center policies and procedures related to use of center vehicles.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete a center-approved course in defensive driving and remain current.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record and maintain current insurance coverage for a personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in OT.
• Knowledge of ECI philosophy and providing physical/occupational therapy in the pediatric population.
• One year of experience in working with children who are developmentally delayed, medically fragile or who have specific developmental disabilities in either an agency or school setting.
• One year working with an ECI program.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits:

• Loan Forgiveness
• Employer-Cost sharing of Health Insurance 
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2 Weeks of Paid Sick Leave Per Year