Occupational Therapist

Chitter Chatter PC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitter Chatter PC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to empower clients to participate more fully in daily tasks, in clinic or home settings, using meaningful activities to support participation and function.

You will evaluate clients, create therapy plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and educate families, staff, and students, while maintaining clear documentation and compliance with laws and school policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT or equivalent; Michigan licensure required.
• NBCOT certification and state licensure verification.
• Experience or coursework in related areas is preferred.
• Endorsements related to OT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients and prepares therapy plans using assessments and observations.
• Determines appropriate treatment plans and educates families on care needs.
• Guides clients through graded activities and teaches OT equipment use.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and documents services clearly.
• Complies with laws, policies, and school guidelines; participates in MET/IEP when applicable.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication skills

Physical capability (lift 50 lbs)

Evening availability

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

LARA licensure (Michigan)

NBCOT certification

Experience in related fields

Related endorsements preferred

Job description

CPosition Summary:

The goal of the work of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to empower clients to participate more fully in daily tasks when the ability is compromised by a health condition. The OT will utilize the therapeutic use of occupations, including everyday life activities to support participation, performance, and function in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Services provided to clients by the OT may be in the clinic or home setting. The OT will report directly to the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates clients and prepares appropriate therapy plansusing standardized assessments, parent interviews, and clinical observations
• Provides staff and community resource specific to certifications
• Determines appropriate treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultations
• Advices family members and other supportive individuals regarding level of care necessary for client
• Guides clients through graded activities
• Provides training on use of necessary occupational therapy equipment and strategies as deemed appropriate
• Educates client, family, and staff as needed
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team including SLP, BCBA, RBT’s, etc
• Carefully documents all services provided in an effective and clear manner
• Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and IEP team (Only if in the school setting is an OT involved in this)
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting
• Understands and references employee handbook to follow company policies and procedures
• Adheres to the guidance and discretion of organizational leadership
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements :

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (for Occupational Therapists that completed schooling before 2007, a Bachelor’s degree will suffice)
• Full approval/licensure from Michigan's Department of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Successful completion of the NBCOT exam
• Significant experience and/or coursework in related fields
• Related academic endorsements preferred

Other Requirements/Qualifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be available to work two evenings a week
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to pass criminal background check