Occupational Therapist

Job Type

Part-time, Contract

Description

Core Values

Community | Accountability | Relationships | Excellence | Service

At TLC, we are committed to our vision of creating pathways to a world of possibilities. We care deeply about the individuals we serve, their families, and the dedicated team members who make our mission possible. Our core values reflect the significance of the work we do and guide us in fulfilling our purpose as an organization

Responsibilities

1. Evaluation/screening (formal and informal).

2. Development and implementation of individual treatment programs

3. Adjustment, modification, repair, fitting and procurement of commercially available adaptive equipment, protective and self-help devices (i.e., helmets, feeding utensils, adaptive clothing).

4. Provide consultation to staff/parents as needed.

5. Maintain current and accurate records on each person served.

6. Participate in IDT meetings for the purpose of developing, monitoring, and updating persons served Individual Program Plans and Person-Centered Plans, as needed.

7. Consult with person's served physician and/or other professionals in the community serving the person served.

8. Provide written justification for adaptive equipment to funding sources; obtain appropriate prescription/authorization from physician to submit with justification to funding source.

9. Monitor program compliance with Splint and mealtime programs on a routine basis.

10. Provide in-service training for parents and direct care staff in oral motor techniques, ADL's, handling/positioning, use of adaptive equipment, etc.

11. Attend staff meetings and Treatment Team Meetings, when requested.

12. Monitor use and supply of eating equipment, splint, and other OT supplies.

13. Attend and/or conduct parent meetings, when requested.

14. Make recommendations for budget expenditures to Psychologist/Therapy Services Manager.

15. Always maintain a valid NC driver's license and an "acceptable" driving record.

16. Perform other related duties as required.

17. Serve as a clinical consultant to provide subject matter expert advice for agency's care management service in accordance with TLC's care management policies.

Minimum Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and one year of experience serving children and adults with severe/profound developmental disabilities or those who have multiple handicaps or background education with emphasis on neurodevelopmental sequence.

Special Qualifications

Current Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina. Current Medicaid provider with an individual NPI number (preferred).

Recruitment Standards

1. Considerable knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities, and their proper application to children with disabilities. Experienced in oral-motor and feeding techniques.

2. Skills in the design and fabrication of a variety of splints and adaptive devices.

3. Relate effectively with the people we serve, families, and staff.

4. Work effectively within an interdisciplinary model.

5. Instruct and supervise staff in O.T. methods and techniques.

6. Instruct families in home program activities (range of motion, positioning, adaptive feeding, etc.).

7. Must be able to routinely lift to 40 pounds independently and lift from 41 to 140 pounds with the assistance of one additional person, as needed.

8. Must have a valid North Carolina's driver's license and be insurable by the agency's insurance carrier.

Supervisor: Psychologist/Therapy Services Manager

TLC is an equal opportunity employer!