Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Powerback Pediatrics
US - Illinois - Chicago
July 1, 2024

Seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to work with our youngest population!

Powerback Pediatrics offers comprehensive services for the entire childhood age range. From birth - 3 years old in our Early Intervention program, through age 17 in our school or community based programs.

Why Choose Powerback Pediatrics?

Flexible scheduling

Preferred hours for part time

Extensive and broad range of benefits for full time employees (starting at 30 hours/wk!)

Clinical leadership

Most importantly: we have a passion to drive change for all our young clients!

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides occupational therapy services to children and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.

Conducts evaluations annually and produces six-month reviews of IFSP plan.

Determine need for intervention/treatment and produce IFSP goals as requested.

Produces discharge reports in advance of reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload for any other reason.

Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and other team members.

Establishes treatment schedule and provide frequency of services as determined by IFSP plan.

Communicates and documents changes to IFSP as needed.

Develops treatment plans and methods to achieve identified goals.

Participates in co-treatment or IFSP consult with other team members to ensure coordination of patient care.

Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.

Monitors child's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with IFSP plan.

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the development of the child in their own environment.

Documents results of child's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.

Supervises students (if applicable and if clinical instructor training is completed).

Participates in family education.

Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the IFSP plan of the child.

Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to Encore Early Intervention procedures.

Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

Maintains safety and cleanliness when providing direct care and adheres to company safety standards.

Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy programs.

Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, service coordinators, family members and Powerback office and management personnel.

Provides timely services according to frequency determined by each child's IFSP plan and maintains caseload in accordance with productivity standards.

Adheres to established confidentiality standards per Clinical Authorization access as defined in the HIPAA policy and procedure manual.

Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.

Current state licensure or license eligible.

Early Intervention Temporary or Full Credential.

Regular attendance.

Compensation: $48 - $53 / hour

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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