Occupational Therapist

LEARN Behavioral; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

LEARN Behavioral seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its BACA therapy team, serving students with autism and related disorders. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate, plan, and deliver OT services across educational centers, including telemedicine options for families unable to attend in person.

The role emphasizes coordination with families and staff, participation in program development, and timely documentation while maintaining state licensing and NBCOT

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with Autism ages 1–22.
• OT degree from ACOTE-accredited program and NBCOT eligibility.
• Must hold Indiana OT license and maintain it.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• Transition between seating levels and assist with client transfers.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations using observation and standardized tests and create care plans.
• Collaborate with ABA staff, families, and other professionals for discharge planning.
• Provide OT telemedicine evaluations and sessions when in-person services are unavailable.
• Coordinate with outpatient OT/PT providers as appropriate.
• Make recommendations for outpatient services and ensure accurate billing and records.

Skills

Autism experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)

Indiana OT License

NBCOT certification

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

BACA is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their growing therapy team. We have educational centers that provides services for students with autism, as well as other related disorders. Our related services team consists of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy. OTs are an integral part of our interdisciplinary team, supporting exceptional outcomes for our students.

• Complete initial evaluation of client utilizing observation and/or standardized testing and establish an appropriate plan of care for each client
• Collaborate with ABA staff, client family, and other professionals as needed to establish an appropriate transition plan for client upon discharge from BACA
• Provide OT telemedicine evaluations and treatment sessions as needed for client's who are unable to participate in in-person services
• Contact client-specific outpatient occupational and physical therapists, as appropriate
• Make recommendations for appropriate outpatient services
• Maintain contact with legal guardian(s) of clients, as appropriate
• Attend parent and clinical meetings, as appropriate
• Complete staff education as a whole or individually with staff members concerning Occupational Therapy topics, as appropriate
• Post weekly schedule to inform staff of scheduled sessions with clients and availability for staff questions
• Participate in projects to advance the Occupational Therapy program, as well as the center as a whole, as appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date files on each client, including evaluations, checklists and samples of client’s work, as appropriate
• Complete daily treatment session notes by 900 the following business day
• Maintain accurate billing information for each client
• Maintain Occupational Therapy equipment
• Abide by rules and regulations of insurance companies if client is billed for Occupational Therapy services
• Be available for consultation regarding VB-MAPP testing
• Collaborate with appropriate members of client’s team concerning program planning
• Provide services flexible between 800am-430pm Monday- Friday on a part-time basis
• Have Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an academic program accredited by ACOTE and have received a passing score on the NBCOT exam
• Have and maintain Indiana Occupational Therapy License
• Experience working with individuals with Autism and other comorbid diagnoses ages 1-22
• Work in a fast-paced environment and be able to make quick decisions and communicate readily
• Transition from various sitting levels (child-sized chair, floor)
• Able to sit in child-sized chair for at least 20 minutes
• Able to go up and down stairs
• Bending/Squatting
• Able to lift and position a client with appropriate body mechanics with 1-3 person lifting/transferring techniques
• Must be free of medications that would decrease coordination or alertness putting clients or other employees at risk

BACA is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. LEARN serves communities from coast to coast. And we’re growing every day.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.