Occupational Therapist at Tammy Lynn Center (TLC)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Evaluation, Adaptive Equipment, Consultation, Record Keeping, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Training, Communication, Program Compliance, Family Instruction, Splint Design, Feeding Techniques, Developmental Disabilities, Patient Care, Team Meetings, Budget Recommendations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, REGISTERED/LICENSED 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 I. 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. II. 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). III. 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. IV. 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 person served, 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. V. Job Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor VI. Supervisor: Psychologist/Therapy Services Manager

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and developing individual treatment programs for clients with developmental disabilities. They also provide consultation, maintain records, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.