Early Support Occupational Therapist (OT) (53736) at KINDERING CENTER

Bothell, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

117000.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Teamwork, Infant Feeding, Assessment, Care Planning, Family Education, Adaptive Equipment, Interagency Coordination, Consultation, Resource Development, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Communication, Dependability, Punctuality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Kindering Bothell - Bothell, WA 98011 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree / Masters Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $117,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required Job Shift: Day Shift About Kindering Kindering, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center, has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed, and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, family counseling, a feeding team, childcare consultation, parenting education, and family resource coordination. Here at Kindering, we are dedicated to our vision for equity “I Belong”, our work towards eradicating the systemic, racial, and oppressive barriers in society so that everyone can succeed. We are a proud, equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community, and actively encourage people from marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and refugees. Purpose This is a floater role, designed to support our Early Supports teams across each of our 4 offices (Bothell, Bellevue, Redmond, Renton) on an as needed basis to provide occupational therapy to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and provide education on each child’s therapy program to parents and other professionals involved in child’s care. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: This position will support each of our 4 campuses (Bothell, Bellevue, Redmond, & Renton) as needed Work a variable schedule, as determined and mutually agreed upon by your direct supervisor based on Kindering's needs Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs Work with birth-3-year-old pediatrics to provide therapies and other services Assess each child’s functional motor skills/abilities/challenges; conduct formal evaluations of performance; design and implement treatment plan in Center, home, or community childcare as needed; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek medical referral, consultation, and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child Evaluate home, daycare, or school situation through site visits if indicated; educate family/care givers in therapeutic interventions; design and/or assist in developing and ordering adaptive equipment Participate in the development of each child’s total program as part of the interdisciplinary team Coordinate enrollment/transitions into appropriate community or Kindering Center programs, support groups, and other services; coordinate case management meetings with community agencies Assist in supervision of student therapists Facilitate Individual Family Service Plan conference in cooperation with Family Resource Coordinator Qualifications Required Education & Experience B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy; master's degree preferred Willingness to travel and work across each of our 4 campuses (Bothell, Bellevue, Redmond, & Renton) as needed Valid Washington State professional license Looking for additional language proficiency with Spanish preferred Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations Infant feeding experience highly preferred Strong teamwork skills Ability to demonstrate dependability and punctuality Minimum Prerequisites Possess a valid Washington State DOH OT license or be in process of obtaining one Possess a valid Washington State CPR/First Aid certification or be in process of obtaining one Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Word and Excel Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information Maintain valid unexpired proof of identity during employment Pass tuberculosis test Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test* *Note: Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and MMR or apply for and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption

Responsibilities

The role involves providing occupational therapy to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and educating parents and professionals involved in the child's care. The therapist will support multiple campuses and work with children aged birth to three years.