Occupational Therapist

Description

We Offer Flexibility + Excellent Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually
• Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays
• Provider breaks: 29 paid days off; built into the fiscal calendar
• Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage)
• Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement match of 4%
• $1000/annually in professional development dollars
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Scheduling

Salary Range: $85, commensurate with qualifications/education.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends on a volunteer basis.

Location: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

The Children’s Development Center in Richland, WA is hiring an Occupational Therapist to empower families and improve children’s lives through comprehensive early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services. The Occupational Therapist will participate in a multi-faceted evaluation team and sign off on chart/progress notes of Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or COTAs. This position will help children improve, regain, and develop motor skills needed for day-to-day life.

A passion for the mission and programs of the Center is critical for long-term success.

Is this you?

• You are seeking an employer who genuinely supports work-life balance, flexibility, and professional development opportunities.
• You want to provide services in-home with a set schedule of your choosing based on what works best for your clients and you.
• You are energized by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on a co-treat team, where peer learning, mentorship, and support are integral parts of the work experience.
• You are looking for a nonprofit position working with children and families where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities community.
• You are passionate about the Center’s commitment to the mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives.
• You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high employee morale. We value Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

What does the position entail?

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers, to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Participate in a team evaluation of children’s skills using standardized testing and develop goals/objectives.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based upon assessments, evaluation/observation, input from the parent(s)/guardian(s), and MDT decisions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child’s physical, emotional, and social needs to determine their level of function and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide treatment for children assigned to you by the department supervisor.
• Contact families and construct/maintain client schedules in accordance with the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Prepare for scheduled therapy sessions and provide direct treatment and parent/guardian coaching.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and exercises to enhance child’s strength, coordination, mobility, and cognitive function.
• Identify and re-evaluate children assigned to you using the most appropriate test as needed.
• Work with durable medical supply company to obtain adaptive equipment. Complete letter of medical necessity.
• Engage in consultative meetings with other team members as needed.
• Discuss medical insurance questions with CDC insurance billing department as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, using the EHR system (Advanced
  
  MD), including scheduling, family information, medical history, evaluation documentation, ongoing assessments, chart notes, treatment plans, goals and objectives, and transition reports in each child’s file at CDC in conjunction with the Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs) and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in the MDT meetings and IFSP meetings.
• Present information on a level that is easily comprehended and meaningful to the child’s…