Medical Therapy Employee - Occupational Therapist

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical / out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary :

The Medical Therapy Employee (MTE) position is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) in-clinic and outpatient clients according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The MTE reports to the Therapy Practice Office Manager (TPOM) at each campus where services are rendered. The MTE ensures all clients under her / his caseload receive a high- quality therapy program by optimizing each client abilities.

Job Responsibilities :

Client's Care :

• Selects, conducts, and implements appropriate and effective therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and therapy sessions / interventions.
• Interprets evaluative data and establish measurable goals.
• Applies and adapts therapy sessions according to clients' needs and established goals. Recognizes when patient has received optimal benefit from therapy services.
• Meets productivity according to annual goal.
• Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporation of clients' therapy goals into classroom activities, when applicable.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary planning with staff members (other therapy disciplines, education, nursing, etc).
• Participates in client's meetings , wheelchair clinics, orthopedic clinics, and in hospital, doctor's office, school, and medical equipment company visits when applicable.
• Assesses client needs and makes recommendations for splints, orthotics, assistive technology devices and / or equipment when applicable.
• Measures, orders and / or fabricates splints, orthotics, assistive devices, or equipment when applicable.
• Assesses other equipment needs and make recommendations. Working with Parents :
• Provides parent consultations and instructions for home programs.
• Coordinates equipment loans for home use, such as : seating devices, balls, bolsters, adaptive utensils, etc.
• Speaks to parent groups and provide educational materials.
• Generates monthly parent therapy notes for medical clients according to agency guidelines.

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What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in : Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include : health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B / Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

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