Occupational Therapist; OT

Position Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) at Bierman Autism Centers will 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 the assigned location, ensuring oversight of clinical quality, prescription fulfillment, ethical practice, and client outcomes.

Qualified candidates enjoy working with children, demonstrate excellent communication skills, are well organized, flexible, patient, dependable, highly motivated, naturally take initiative, are willing to learn, remain curious, and seek to make a positive impact.

Full-time, Exempt

• 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 per 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 during work 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
• 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
• Must be able to assist with 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 via computer, electronic devices, or paper
• Must be able to transfer written data to electronic files or database systems
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of computer work 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 proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Detail‑oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to meet team needs across the organization
• Act with integrity and professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Knowledge of macOS and comfort operating in a primarily macOS environment
• Proficient with or ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including Central Reach and Tableau
• Maintain required licensure to practice while employed

• Full time hours:
  Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Flexible discretionary time off, holiday pay, 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, Door Dash pass, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Growth and advancement opportunities: on‑site trainings, student supervision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, career path opportunities

Be part of a passionate, empathetic, and supportive team. Optional engagement events include Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions, and more.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care