Occupational Therapist

LifePath Systems; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePath Systems in Forney, Texas is hiring for a position focused on the performance of early intervention services for infants and toddlers, promoting child development and family involvement.

The candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate needs and provide occupational therapy in family and community settings. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree along with Texas licensing is required for this role, ensuring candidates meet essential qualifications and standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and be licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Required hours for continuing education must be completed.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess child development using various methodologies.
• Collaborate on the Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Provide direct services in line with LifePath Systems standards.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Team collaboration

Effective communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Licensed by Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Job description

Performance of Complex Early Intervention Services

• Performance of complex early intervention services which foster and monitor child progress in the acquisition and mastery of functional skills to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays to infants and toddlers and their families, under the authority of Health and Human Services Commission.
• Essential tasks include collaboration as a member of interdisciplinary teams, evaluation, assessment, eligibility determination, treatment planning, documentation, therapeutic intervention and consultation services in family homes and community settings, records review, and maintenance, other ECI related duties required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs motor, sensory motor and developmental evaluation and assessment accurately, using formal testing methods and Informed Clinical Opinion, in order to establish eligibility and developmental needs.
• Participates as a collaborative team member for the Development of an Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Follows Provision of Occupational therapy Services as outlined in the IFSP.
• Follows Provision of direct services to families in accordance with ECI of LifePath Systems productivity standards.
• Meets timeframes in accordance with Lifepath Systems ECI Program.
• Functions as a contributing and effective team member of the ECI team.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree, Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, current OTR status.
• Must complete required hours for continuing professional education and ethics as discipline applicable.
• After employment, must complete required ECI State Trainings and LPS required trainings.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and childhood disabilities, birth to three.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute discipline specific skills and clinical judgment as a member of an interdisciplinary team which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, time management /organization skills, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to independently conduct discussions and formulate recommendations for developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to current methodologies in early intervention practices in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.