Occupational Therapist (Plano)

SUMMARY

• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, 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.
• Provision of Occupational therapy Services as outlined in the IFSP.
• 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.

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 which commit the agency financially.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family- centered- activity- based early intervention practices in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass criminal history check.
• Must be able to provide at least 3 educational or business references.
• Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.

BENEFITS

Salary Range: Depending on Experience

Shift:  Monday - Friday  8am - 5pm      

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.

If interested please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.