Occupational Therapist at ABA Pathways LLC

Owosso, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Communication, Consultation, Ethical Practice, Global & Cultural Awareness, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Organization, Client Assessment, Treatment Planning, Rehabilitation, Pediatric Care

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Occupational Therapists (OT) provide care to patients based on the application of scientific occupational therapy principles to establish, develop, and/or maintain the ability to participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Common occupational therapy intervention works one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and independence goals such as participation in school and social situations. In addition, OT’s help patients recover from injury to regain motor skills, and provide supports to patients experiencing physical and cognitive changes or challenges due to injury, disability or aging. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete comprehensive client specific assessments. Provide direct client care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity. Helps clients develop or regain physical or mental functioning by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, practical activities, daily life skills, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities. Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications. POSITION EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Pathways established a work/life balance policy with the goal of assisting staff in preserving personal time. Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6:30pm and every other Saturday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is a full-time or part-time position. Individuals seeking full-time will supplement their OT work by serving as a behavior technician providing ABA therapy while building their OT caseload to full-time status. COMPETENCIES: Occupational Therapy. Communication. Consultation. Ethical Practice. Global & Cultural Awareness. Customer Service. Conflict resolution. Organization. #ZR Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must have graduated from an ACOTE accredited school. Current state license as an Occupational Therapist or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Current CPR/AED/FA certification. Preferred Pediatric experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. In addition, this position requires the ability to lift files up to 50 lbs., open filing cabinets and bend as necessary and remain seated at a normal desk for extended periods of time. Employees are required to ensure they are otherwise standing up, moving, stretching or prepared to be as active as necessary to preserve their health and welfare. COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Health Insurances Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Professional Development Programs Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401K Plan + Matching

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive client assessments to develop and implement personalized treatment programs aimed at improving independence and quality of life. Monitor patient progress and adjust therapeutic activities involving motor skills, daily life skills, and cognitive challenges.