OT - Occupational Therapist Full-Time

Hope
Saint Louis, Missouri
Full Time

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Occupational Therapist

Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides occupational therapy treatments and/or supervises treatments to assigned youth, utilizes structured activities, equipment and environmental settings to provide youth with specific treatment modalities designed to restore muscle strength, increase youth's range of motion, increase psycho-social coping skills, improve muscle coordination and expose youth to neurodevelopmental, and sensory-motor exercises; develops an occupational therapy treatment plan for an assigned caseload; assesses youth's progress; maintains youth treatment records; may direct assistants, and volunteers in carrying out individual/group therapy treatment programs; maintains treatment records and provides in-service training to occupational therapy interns, assistants, Habilitation Specialists, Educational Specialists and volunteers; may serve as a consultant regarding occupational therapy issues, treatments, techniques and equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary team in preparing, implementing and evaluating treatment plans for an assigned case load of youth; provides treatment, guidance and instruction to youth in individual and group settings, in successfully developing various skills needed to function in the home, school, community or working environment.
Assesses youth's performance in activities of daily living, sensory motor development and motor coordination activities by measuring youth's developmental level, muscle strength, psycho-social abilities and sensory integrative functions. Based upon the assessment, develops an occupational therapy plan of treatment to include long range and short range goals, methods to achieve goals, anticipated outcomes, and the projected amounts, frequency and duration of services needed to meet the goals.
Maintains detailed records and compiles written progress reports which include the type of therapy/treatment administered to youth and an evaluation of the results; reads and analyzes clinical documentation and assessment reports on youth as prepared by other professionals.
Communicates and consults with educational, residential and medical staff and others regarding youth treatment and progress; participates in IEP/ISSP meetings, team meetings, neurology, orthopedic, and other special consultations in reference to occupational therapy problems facing an assigned youth. Participation may be in the form of a written report as appropriate.
Recommends, designs, fabricates and maintains equipment and therapeutic devices designed to meet the needs of youth requiring occupational therapy; attends staff meetings to discuss the need and use of adaptive equipment, wheelchair modifications, splinting and positioning techniques; may adapt, construct and make minor repairs to equipment.
Provides guidance to Education and Residential Staff and volunteers in carrying out youth treatment plans; provides in-service training to staff; may assist in screening educational films for training and developing staff in occupational therapy treatment methods.
Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures
Assumes responsibility for assuring compliance of student rights and program delivery as defined in the Illinois Department of Mental Health Code and the Confidentiality Act as well as the Child Care Act of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Performs all other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university
Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed by the state of Illinois
5 years of strong clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist providing services to children and youth with developmental disabilities
Managerial skills in directing subordinates
Ability to train direct-care staff in the principles, practices and procedures associated with OT services for youth.
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications
Background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening

WHAT WE PREFER

Knowledge of best-practice standards associated with OT services and state-of-the art for services for youth with DD
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

WHAT WE OFFER