Occupational Therapist; NDC

Occupational Therapist

Specialty:
Neurodevelopmental Clinic

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full‑time, energetic and results‑driven Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient team in Evansville, IN. This is a unique opportunity to join a multi‑disciplinary team of clinicians as part of a collaborative outpatient clinic for children with and without neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses.

• Signing bonus up to $2,000
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Fun work environment
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday pay, including a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day!
• Paid continuing education
• Paid NBCOT certification
• Paid state licensure
• Company‑provided laptop
• Monday‑through‑Friday work schedule, no weekends
• A robust insurance package: medical, dental, and vision options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with company match
• Access to earned income before payday through Pay Activ
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Excel in providing occupational therapy services to clients and their families in a multi‑disciplinary, team‑oriented outpatient setting. Clients range in disability type and age from 0‑17 years.
• Provide occupational therapy assessments to clients identified for the Neurodevelopmental Clinic.
• Provide ongoing occupational therapy to clients of NDC at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.
• Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies when needed.
• Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect client assessment and needs; develop recommendations to provide to families during feedback.
• Maintain client documents, collect data and submit reports according to established time frames.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings with families and multidisciplinary team of providers. Advocate for families and children with complex needs.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development activities as assigned to enhance job performance.
• Have knowledge of managing dysregulated behaviors associated with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an NBCOT‑accredited program with NBCOT certification.
• Licensure:
  Indiana.
• Strengths:
  Ability to lift 20 lbs frequently, 60 lbs occasionally. Pass a physical, TB test, drug screen, and background checks. Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching, and bending.
• Must have reliable transportation, maintain a valid driver’s license, and have valid car insurance.
• Must have or be willing to become certified in CPR/First Aid and Bridge Building Communication Techniques.

The mission of Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability. Easterseals provides a variety of services including PT, OT, Speech, Audiology, aquatics and Psychology services; has a fully inclusive early learning center serving children 6 weeks to 5 years;

has 8 group homes housing adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities; offers custom wheelchair & seating mobility services; drivers rehabilitation programs, home and worksite modification program, transportation and community employment.

At the heart of our work is a set of core values that guide everything we do. These values include compassion, inclusivity, and advocacy. We understand that every individual is unique, with distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. Therefore, we take a person‑centered approach to delivering our programs and services, emphasizing individualized support and empowerment. We believe that each of us has a role to play in creating a more inclusive society.

We want you to join us in this mission!

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