Occupational Therapist Pediatric Inclusion Team

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to children for acquisition and mastery of functional skills in order to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays. This position evaluates, assesses, develops, and carries out treatment plans, documents progress and required processes, educates families and community partners and collaborates with physicians and other care providers. Services are clinic-based in both individual and group settings. This position is a member of the Preschool Inclusion Team that supports both Brighton Preschool locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.

EVALUATIONS and Plan of Care (25%)

• Evaluates, analyzes, and scores standardized test to determine appropriate therapy plan. Evaluation must establish a client with a disability and/or developmental delay meets the medical necessity criteria for ongoing therapy services.
• Appropriately shares results with parent /caregiver. o Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on the results of the evaluation/assessment ensuring goals of the requested services to be provided are directed at improving, adapting, restoring, or maintaining functions which have been lost or impaired due to a recent illness, injury, loss of body part or congenital abnormality or as a result of developmental delay or the presence of a chronic medical condition.
• Plan of Care must include interventions, short and long-term goals and measurable outcomes.
• Upon initiation of therapy and throughout the duration of authorization of care, therapist must provide education and training of the client’s caregivers by developing and instructing them in a home treatment program to promote effective carryover of the therapy program and management of safety issues. o Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations.
• Submits all evaluation documentation including evaluation tool to the appropriate personnel in accordance with program deadlines

Direct Therapy and Family Support (40%)

• Delivers individualized therapy services to children with disabilities or developmental delays, adhering to the established Plan of Care. o Provides hands-on therapy and equips families and caregivers with effective strategies to enhance the child's community participation.
• Conducts therapy sessions in individual settings. o Ensures completion of all authorized therapy visits or units within the authorization period, including scheduling and providing make-up sessions for missed appointments.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all services, complying with agency, Medicaid, and private insurance standards and regulations.

Preschool Collaboration and Intervention (30%)

• Collaborates in the preschool enrollment process through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Supports preschool teachers in adapting curriculum implementation to meet individual student needs.
• Facilitates the creation of individualized learning environments by coaching and modeling the use of adaptive materials for teachers.
• Participates in staff meetings, professional development for preschool teachers, and family meetings as required.
• Develops content for Brighton professional development days and inclusion conferences or presentations.
• Develops and maintains Preschool Intervention Plans (PIPs) and Classroom Intervention Plans (CIPs) in collaboration with Preschool Inclusion Team, preschool teachers and Preschool leadership team.

Other Functions

• Provide supervision to certified occupational therapy assistant, if necessary. (3%)
• Participates in monthly team meetings, discipline, agency, and staffing meetings to ensure family and child outcomes are met and required information is secured. (1%)
• Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families. (1%)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Required: Degreed and current Texas Licensure in occupational therapy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access as well as Adobe.
•  Preferred: Prior experience in ECI, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a family-centered service organization

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
• High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self-improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work well with others and independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children from birth through adolescence
• Comprehensive knowledge of conditions that relate to the provision of pediatric services
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based pediatric practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain data quality/integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with families, staff, and community members.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency and provide overview of all agency services to clients in an effective and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary setting in a supportive, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Fosters teamwork and proactively addresses conflict seeking timely resolution.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Ability to align with Brighton Center Core Values.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Ability to make effective presentations on behalf of the organization both internally and externally.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with staff, supervisors, and families we serve.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and calendar according to impending deadlines.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ensure personal accountability.
• Ability to compute and compile reports and perform calculations.
• Ability to use reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demand of working with young children, such as bending, climbing, crawling, grasping kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting, and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive personal vehicle and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Ability to monitor a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Some weekend hours may be required for outreach purposes.

TOP COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communications / Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work