Occupational Therapist

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The Resource Exchange (TRE)
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• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Lifestyle Spending Account for health and wellness, plus pet insurance for your furry friends
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• Half-Day Fridays: Start your weekends early, every week!
• Generous Time Off: Paid Time Off with your birthday off, paid holidays, and time to celebrate what matters most to you.
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• Volunteer Opportunities: Paid time off to give back to the community.
• Growth & Development: Leadership, career advancement, and workgroup opportunities to help you thrive.
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The Resource Exchange

Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Department: Child and Family Services
Reports to: Early Intervention Team Lead
FLSA: Exempt
Supervisor Responsibilities: N/A
Starting Range: $82,086.42 - $85,527.68 annually
Benefits Offered: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K, and other supplemental insurance options

About The Resource Exchange

At The Resource Exchange, we empower individuals and families to achieve independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in the community. Our mission is to provide high-quality early intervention services, therapy, and support for children and families, with an unwavering commitment to respect, collaboration, and evidence-based care. Every team member contributes to creating a nurturing, supportive environment that strengthens families and enhances the lives of the children we serve.

General Description

The Occupational Therapist provides early intervention services utilizing occupational therapy expertise, family- and community-centered practices, and a strong focus on infant feeding, oral motor skills, and nutrition. This role ensures families have the tools and guidance to foster their child’s early development, while working in mobile, community-centered environments using electronic and web-based documentation. The OT will work primarily with infants and young children, supporting developmental milestones, feeding, sensory, and motor needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of motor development, feeding, oral motor skills, and assistive technology/adaptive equipment needs.

• Evaluate feeding abilities, including oral motor function, swallowing, and positioning.

• Complete ongoing assessment per system policy, documenting feeding progress, developmental milestones, and other OT-related needs.

Intervention

• Provide evidence-based interventions per the IFSP, with a central focus on infant feeding, oral motor, sensory, and motor development.

• Integrate feeding interventions into daily routines in natural environments.

• Address oral motor, sensory, and swallowing needs in infants and toddlers.

• Serve as primary provider for assigned children while utilizing team-based consultation as needed.

• Implement early childhood best practices considering the whole child, including feeding, motor development, and developmental milestones.

Teaming

• Participate in team meetings and 1:1 consultations as requested by the transdisciplinary team.

• Partner with parents and professionals to create and implement individualized feeding and developmental plans.

• Participate in IFSP reviews and support smooth transitions from Part C to Part B or other community services.

Parent Support

• Coach and empower parents to implement feeding interventions and strategies in natural environments.

• Educate families on safe feeding practices, oral motor exercises, and nutrition for infants and toddlers.

• Foster family leadership and respect cultural and linguistic diversity.

• Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of IDEA.

Administration

• Complete all documentation related to occupational therapy services, including feeding assessments, interventions, and progress notes.

• Maintain professional continuing education with emphasis on infant feeding, sensory, and motor development.

• Mentor contracted therapists and Early Intervention Specialists; develop continuing education and training modules.

• Perform driving responsibilities as required; maintain a valid CO driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000).

• Complete targeted case management (TCM) activities per CMS and DDD rules, as appropriate.

Predictive Index (PI) Characteristics for Success in This Role

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Empathy and patience: Comfortable supporting families and children with varying abilities and challenges.

• Independence: Able to manage caseloads autonomously while prioritizing tasks effectively.

• Flexibility: Adaptable to changing environments, schedules, and family needs.

• Analytical thinking: Able to evaluate complex feeding, motor, and developmental needs and implement appropriate interventions.

• Collaboration: Strong team orientation and willingness to consult and share expertise.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum: One-year experience working with young children with disabilities or delays.

• Preferred: Three years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.

• Strong knowledge of infant feeding, oral motor skills, sensory integration, and early childhood nutrition.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum: BA in Occupational Therapy and Colorado licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist.

• Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, natural environments, daily routines, evaluation techniques, and infant/child feeding best practices.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to facilitate group meetings and collaborate with parents and professionals.

• Knowledge of community resources and supports available to families.

• Experience working with infants and young children with special needs.

• Intermediate level of computer application and mobile technology expertise.

Preferred:

• MA in Occupational Therapy.

• Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements.

• Experience with specialized motor interventions for infants and toddlers.

• Experience in the assessment of need and implementation of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.

• Experience in sensory disorders, oral motor, and feeding issues.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

• Computers/tablets, printers, copy machines, personal vehicle, cell phone/telephone, cloud-based systems and software.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• Office, community, private residences, commercial properties, and virtual environments.

• Moderate physical activity required, including walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

• A working vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage) are required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.  Therefore, The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements

Salary : $82,068 - $85,528