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Fedcap Occupational Therapist in Carrollton, Texas
We are immediately hiring in Carrollton, Texas! Join us at Easterseals Lonestar for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist.
$5,000 sign-on bonus
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist functions as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, providing outpatient evaluation, treatment and consultation services to children and adults and their families. The Occupational Therapist focuses evaluation and treatment primarily on fine motor and self-help skills along with activities of daily living; visual/perceptual skills and sensory integration; as well as upper body strength and upper extremity function. The Occupational Therapist develops treatment plans that:
improve function and enhance activities of daily life;
focus on the individual’s and the family’s stated needs;
are individualized to address each client’s unique needs, overcoming acknowledged weaknesses by identifying and using their strengths;
involve the client’s natural support system of family and friends to ensure generalization of skills learned in therapy sessions; and
require consistent practice and repetition between therapy sessions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment plan.
Essential Job Functions:
Although it is not possible to provide an exhaustive list of all types of duties, responsibilities and performance standards, the following are essential job functions:
Be at work on time and ready to start work.
Regular attendance required during regular business hours; is subject to supervision during working hours; requires interactions with coworkers and supervisors.
Participates in Easterseals North Texas meetings as required and appropriate.
Knows and abides by Easterseals North Texas policies and procedures.
Promotes a unified, team-oriented atmosphere in all communications and actions.
Is professional in appearance and demeanor.
Contributes to providing quality care for clients of Easterseals North Texas in whatever capacity is required in accordance with skills and training.
Maintains awareness of trends and best practices.
Direct Services
Evaluates clients referred for occupational therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
Develops short- and long-term treatment goals, plans objectives (Plan of Care) based upon the initial evaluation and program requirements, and updates Plans of Care in accordance with standards.
Coaches family members and/or client in strategies and opportunities for incorporating new skills or techniques into normal routines and activities at home and other natural environments such as school or childcare center, church, a play group or relative’s home, etc.
Instructs client and family members in the proper and safe use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
Assists in coordinating services and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
Experience and Education:
Masters Degree in Occupational therapy
Registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Texas
Two or more years in related setting preferred.
Ability to work in collaborative setting with multiple providers (Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts) required.
Current driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance if travel in the North Texas area is required.
Must show proof of certification and license to practice occupational therapy.
Certified, by an approved provider, in CPR and Basic First Aid
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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