Occupational Therapist (OT)

BY YOUR SIDE; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Payment up to 10K

Remote day option / 4-day week

Full Benefits package

Job summary

BY YOUR SIDE is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in delivering comprehensive therapy plans addressing sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-help tasks, and social engagement. The role includes direct and group therapy, caregiver education, and data-driven goal setting.

The position offers a competitive compensation package with benefits, potential for remote scheduling, and opportunities for continued education and career

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• State license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• CPR/First Aid certification or on-site training.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive therapy plans for clients.
• Provide individual and group therapy focusing on fine/gross motor and sensory skills.
• Educate caregivers on home strategies to generalize skills.
• Supervise COTAs/OTAs and interns when needed.
• Maintain therapy documentation and complete pre-authorizations and reports.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Masters/Doctorate in OT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary The BY YOUR SIDE Occupational Therapist OT is responsible for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create and maintain therapy plans that address sensory processing attention executive functioning fine motor gross motor self help ADLs adaptive play and leisure skills Oversight for Occupational Therapy direct services will be provided by the Manager Speech and Occupational Therapy The Occupational Therapist is responsible for defining goals collecting data establishing treatment plans and communicating with families Ability to implement skills obtained during trainings and adhere to the companies goals and policies The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl The employee may frequently be required to reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl The employee must regularly lift andor move up to 10 pounds frequently lift andor move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions This is full time position and may be considered for a part time position and hours of work and days vary based on the needs of clientsbusiness.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay 79K Annually Bonuses no caps
• Student Loan Repayment up to 10K
• Work Life Balance flexible schedule with 1 remote day or 4 day work week
• Generous Time Off Over 6 weeks per year including PTO holidays and wellness days
• Full Benefits Package Medical dental vision and even pet insurance
• Incredible Perks Like monthly biannual bonuses Career Growth Structured advancement opportunities and continuing education support Positive Culture We value teamwork celebrate wins and foster a fun inclusive environment

Job Description

• Participate in an initial multidisciplinary evaluation process to help evaluate new clients
• Evaluate create and maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client
• Provide individual and group therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including but not limited to fine and gross motor sensory processing feeding and social skills
• Interact with and educate caregivers on helpful therapy approaches and in home strategies to facilitate generalization of skills
• Provide team based collaborative approach for therapy planning and implementation
• Maintain current Illinois license NBCOT certification and necessary continuing education requirements
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession AOTA and ILOTA guidelines and ensure HIPAA Compliance
• Supervise support personnel COTAsOTAs and interns when necessary
• Other Duties and special projects as assigned
• Direct Therapy Responsibilities Provide a minimum of 32 hours of therapy per week
• Maintain timely professional documentation of clinical notes for direct patient care provided
• Completion of documentation for all pre authorizations initial evaluations assessments insurance reports and progress reports

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Must complete and maintain certification in CPI training Will train on site
• CPR First Aid Certified or will train on site
• Knowledge of discipline specific assessment tools and procedures
• Ability to think critically solve problems and deliver therapy independently
• Must possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task prioritize execute on deadlines and produce high quality deliverables with attention to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

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