(14928) Occupational Therapist PT

MHMR of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Life insurance

401a match

Paid vacation

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County is seeking an interdisciplinary therapist (Speech, Physical, or Occupational) to provide early intervention services for infants, toddlers, and their families under the IFSP. The role emphasizes hands-on care in the natural environment and aligns with the agency's mission to change lives.

A Texas Occupational Therapist license is required (or equivalent credentials for the discipline), along with a bachelor’s degree and a valid TX driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Occupational Therapist License in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy to developmentally delayed infants, toddlers and their families as identified in the IFSP.
• Ensures that all children ages 0 to 3 years are served in a timely and appropriate manner in keeping with procedural safeguards, rights and needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree with Occupational Therapist License in TX

Job description

For over 50 years, MHMR has provided community-based services for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health conditions, and substance use disorders, as well as babies and young children with developmental delays. MHMR employees use a person-centered approach to fulfill the mission: We Change Lives! Using innovative approaches, MHMR partners with community organizations to provide services and a hopeful future.

Direct Care - Speech Therapist/Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Provides occupational therapy to developmentally delayed infants, toddlers and their families as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Ensures that all children ages 0 to 3 years are served in a timely and appropriate manner in keeping with procedural safeguards, rights and needs.This position fully embraces the mission and 7 key principles for providing early intervention services in the natural environment.

Substitutions

Bachelor’s degree with Occupational Therapist License in the state of Texas.

Preferences

None

Required License(s)

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas.
A valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must provide license (if applicable) and official documentation of all educational attainment i.e. Transcript/Degree/Certificate.

Required Supervisory Experience

0 year(s)

Testing Requirements

Pre-employment tests including drug and TB Screening, Physical Exam including balance and lift test.

Lifting Requirements

25 Pounds

All staff are required to participate in agency Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety programs and may be assigned by their departments as a key/essential staff level function during critical events or for the purpose of sustaining business continuity.

This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant facility as determined by program needs and /or the Division/Director.

Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency change.

The functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.

All work will be complete within the scheduled work hours. All non-exempt (hourly) employee are expected to clock In and out for each work shift, no work done should be done off the clock.

Prior approval from supervisor is required for all Paid Time Off (PTO) and Overtime.

MHMR reserves the tight to change, and to or eliminate a position as it deems appropriate.

Employment is at will, as well as agency needs may change.

Agency dress code is to be followed at all times.

Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position. Any change or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.

Our total rewards program offers benefits* to full time employees beginning 1st of the month following hire date including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life insurance and additional supplemental accident and hospitalization plans
• 401a match and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and holidays; varied flexible work environment locations
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Professional development programs and training

Insurance eligibility:

• Full time employees begin 1st of the month following hire date
• Market driven positions (full time or part time) begin immediately after hire date
• Select part time market driven positions are eligible for most insurance plans
• Substitute status jobs are not eligible for benefits

Additional Information MHMR of Tarrant County (“MHMR”) and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruiting department. MHMR may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters herein after referred to collectively as “Recruiters”. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact MHMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates – MHMR recruiting team or other authorized MHMR personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. For more information please visit our website www.mhmrtc.org

MHMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MHMR prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, covered veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. This applies to all agency employment practices and decisions, including but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, transferring, reassigning, promoting, demoting, compensation, benefits, terminating and other terms and conditions of employment.

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