Occupational Therapist; OT

Position:
Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Split between our Ramsey and Berkeley Heights centers: 3 days in Ramsey, 2 days in Berkeley Heights.

The Occupational Therapist has a primary responsibility to accelerate client success and drive coordination of care with ABA services. The OT will formulate and implement individualized treatment plans for a caseload of clients in their assigned location. They will ensure the oversight of clinical quality, prescription fulfillment, ethical practice, and client outcomes.

Full-time

• Full Time
  
  Hours:
  
  Our centers are open Monday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Offered for full-time employees. This includes:
  Flexible Discretionary Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401k, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Door Dash Pass, HSAs, FSAs, and so much more!
• Competitive Pay:
  Pay is based on candidate qualifications and experience.
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities:
  We host on-site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, career path opportunities and more.

Be a Part of a Great Team:
You’ll be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. We host optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!

• Direct, design and implement programs for OT services for assigned clients.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients.
• Repeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Maintain a caseload of on average 25 billable hours/week.
• Ensure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity.
• Update progress reports for assigned clients.
• Properly document all activities according to professional and funder guidelines.
• Keep current with professional literature, research, and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and drive processes.
• Drive coordination of care with ABA and Speech services.
• Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions.
• Provide input and leadership in our business direction.
• Conduct clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill development.
• Attend clinical staff meetings.
• Attend collaboration meetings with BCBAs.
• Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community.

• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds.
• Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or database systems.
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor.
• Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture.
• Must be able to administer medication to clients.

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT).
• NBCOT Certification.
• Current Licensure.
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers.
• Excellent time management skills with a…