What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES?
Easterseals is seeking an energetic, and results driven Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a collaborative program between Easterseals and Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, IN. This unique opportunity is part of the Neurodevelopmental Clinic, an outpatient setting serving children with and without neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, you'll play a key role in providing comprehensive, coordinated care in a supportive, team-based environment.
To apply for this position, please click the following link: Careers | Easterseals Disability & Community Services
WHAT YOU WILL GET AS PART OF THE TEAM AT EASTERSEALS:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for important work/life balance
- Fun work environment
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday pay, including a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day!
- Paid continuing education
- Paid NBCOT certification
- Paid state licensure
- Company provided laptop
- Monday through Friday work schedule, no weekends!
- A robust insurance package: medical, dental, and vision options
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k with company match
- Access to your earned income before payday through PayActiv!
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Excel in providing occupational therapy services to clients and their families in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented outpatient setting. Clients range in disability type and age from 0-17 years.
- Assist with occupational therapy assessments for clients identified for the Neurodevelopmental Clinic.
- Provide ongoing occupational therapy to clients of NDC at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.
- Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies when needed.
- Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect client assessment and needs; develop recommendations to provide to families during feedback.
- Maintain client documents, collect data and submit reports according to established time frames.
- Attend and participate in weekly team meetings with families and multidisciplinary team of providers. Advocate for families and children with complex needs.
- Participate in ongoing staff training and development activities as assigned to enhance job performance.
- Have knowledge of managing dysregulated behaviors associated with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities.
Qualifications:
ABOUT EASTERSEALS: The mission of Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability. Easterseals provides a variety of services including: PT, OT, Speech, Audiology, aquatics and Psychology services, has a fully inclusive early learning center serving children 6weeks to 5 years, has 8 group homes housing adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, custom wheelchair and seating mobility services, drivers rehabilitation programs, home and worksite modification program, transportation and community employment.
At the heart of our work is a set of core values that guide everything we do. These values include compassion, inclusivity, and advocacy. We understand that every individual is unique, with distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. Therefore, we take a person-centered approach to delivering our programs and services, emphasizing individualized support and empowerment. We believe that each of us has a role to play in creating a more inclusive society. We want you to join us in this mission!
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