Job Descripion: Occupational Therapist

Why Help, Hope, Solutions?

We pride ourselves in providing high quality therapy (ABA, ST, OT,PT) for all clientele with an extensive curriculum. The company emphasizes the importance of ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment and provides opportunities for 360-degree feedback and participation in surveys. We enjoy hosting staff events and encourage team bonding to promote a motivating and positive work environment!

Company & Position Information:

• Our center provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, communication and motor delays, learning disabilities, and other social, language and cognitive deficits.
• We are looking for an OT who has a passion for working with the pediatric population including, and is willing to grow and move into a leadership position that supervises other fellow OTs in the center. Must be a licensed OT with experience in treating motor deficits and sensory dysregulation.

Benefits:

• Privately owned company!
• Eligible for Health Insurance (UHC) after 60 days of employment
• Eligible for Dental & Vision Insurance (Humana) after 60 days of employment
• Retirement Plan | 401k Matching (Fidelity)
• Paid Time, Unpaid Time Off, & Special Event Time off
• Company Paid Licensure Renewal
• Various Company Events and Gatherings
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Coaching & Mentorship

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Evaluation of the client’s current therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status.
• Completing necessary treatment planning requirements for insurance companies.
• Development and implementation of the occupational treatment plan of care.
• Re-evaluating client progress and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team when applicable.
• Submitting accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
• Monitor client for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discussing changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reporting changes as necessary.
• Assist the caregivers/families, other professionals in providing continuity of care.
• Provide supervision for clinical students and/or volunteers.
• Assisting in supporting department growth through developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Assisting in developing strategic and long-range plans for the program. May also be required to participate in case reviews, medical consultation staffing, and school multidisciplinary team/staffing.

Position Preferences:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Currently registered and licensed by the State of TX or eligible for licensure.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Pre-Employment Screening:

• Employment is dependent on the results of a criminal background check (Federal, State, and County), the results of a drug screening test, and verification of employment references.

Schedule:

Hours of Operation: Monday 9:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm, Friday 8:45am-5:00pm.

• Full Time Openings (36-40 Hours/Week)
• Part Time Openings (20-35 Hours/Week)

Wage:

$41-$55/hour

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to pick up, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also must often assist children who weigh in excess of 100 pounds in standing up and sitting down.

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Help, Hope, Solutions to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.