Occupational Therapist - Contractor

Tacony Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking an Occupational Therapist Consultant to run 1-2 ARFID group sessions weekly, delivering group therapy and education as part of our ARFID program. You will maintain documentation, collaborate with healthcare professionals, stay current with best practices, and participate in professional development.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in OT, active state license, excellent communication, and ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active state license to practice occupational therapy.
• Strong knowledge of OT principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current knowledge of OT laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group therapy for individuals with restrictive and avoidant eating patterns.
• Provide group education and skills training.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clients' progress and treatment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Stay informed about new developments and best practices in OT.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills.

Skills

Communication skills

OT knowledge

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in OT

Job description

Occupational Therapist Contactor who will run 1-2 groups per week for patients with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

Who we are

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Consultant to join our team. The Occupational Therapist Consultant will be responsible for providing group therapy as part of our specialty ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) program.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct group therapy for individuals with restrictive and avoidant eating patterns
• Provide group education and skills training/practice
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of clients' progress and treatment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
• Stay informed about new developments and best practices in the field of occupational therapy.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Must Haves:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active state license to practice occupational therapy.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the field of occupational therapy.

How we invest in you

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.

What we offer

Healthy organizations value the mental wellness of their teams, and we understand that the professionals who work for us are not immune to their own mental health conditions. In the same way we observe and guide our patients, we take the same consideration for our employees when building our benefits packages and healthcare offerings. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation for the Occupational Therapist position is $32.20- $50.00 based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

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