Occupational Therapist

ACT Speech Therapy, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

CEU allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (full-time or part-time) to work with children birth through 18 in a clinic setting.

You will treat diagnoses including dysphagia, autism, developmental delays, and sensory integration, focusing on cognition, emotional regulation and activities of daily living while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Flexible hours, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid North Carolina OT license.
• NCBOT certification.
• Experience in early intervention and pediatrics.
• Ability to pass background screening, drug test and driver history check.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle; up to three vehicle infractions in two years.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of referred patients.
• Develop Plan of Care for patients served.
• Set treatment goals and milestones with patients.
• Document progress toward goals in a timely manner.
• Communicate patient status to interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on therapy.
• Attend IFSP/IEP meetings and care team conferences.
• Participate in continuing education and mandatory trainings.
• Comply with laws including HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid North Carolina Occupational Therapy license

NCBOT certified

Previous experience in early intervention and pediatrics

Job description

ACT Therapy Services is hiring a full OR part-time Occupational Therapist in the Charlotte, NC area who is motivated to work with children ages birth through 18. Clinic setting only.

The person selected to fill this position will work with children with a variety of diagnoses to help them move towards and meet milestones. Diagnoses range in severity, complexity, and co-morbidity, including but not limited to: Dysphagia, Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental delay, traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, fine motor delays, gross motor delays, and sensory integration. Qualified Occupational Therapists will also target areas of cognition, emotional regulation and activities of daily living.

*This can be a FULL or PART-TIME position-up to the candidate!

WORK HOURS:

Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Friday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

A successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid North Carolina Occupational Therapy license
• NCBOT certified
• Previous experience working in early intervention and pediatrics
• Ability to pass a background screening, drug test, & driver history check.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Maximum of three vehicle infractions within the last two (2) years.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of all referred patients.
• Appropriate and timely development of Plan of Care for patients served.
• Establish treatment goals and milestones with patients.
• Appropriate and timely documentation of progress toward goals.
• Appropriate and timely communication of patient status to members of their interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel, educate, and instruct patients and their families regarding their speech-language therapy treatment.
• Attend patient care team meetings, IFSP & IEP Meetings, and other conference as requested.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-service training.
• Comply with Federal, State, & Local laws, including HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Benefits offered:

• National and state licenses paid for in full by employer.
• Fully supported first year and mentorship provided.
• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly via direct deposit.
• Coverage under workman’s compensation policy.
• Cloud-based EMR and scheduling.
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Weekly gas reimbursement for travel
• Health insurance stipend for company provided insurance plan
• Fully sponsored vision and dental plans
• CEU allowance.
• Employee driven caseload/flexible scheduling.
• Caseload cap at 30 treatment hours per week.
• Paid paperwork time
• Full administrative, scheduling and billing staff support.

Contact:

Melissa Grossman, HR Director

443-850-3490

Benefit Conditions:

• Full or part-time benefits are offered.

Hours:

• 30-39

Job Duties:

• Evaluating a patient's functional status
• Evaluating the home environment
• Establishing treatment goals
• Planning treatment
• Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment
• Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel
• Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers
• Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral
• Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences
• Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment
• Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person