Occupational Therapist (OT)

Description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Mission is to provide Gold Standard Care using the methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treat children and support families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are inspired to make a difference in the communities we serve and are committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. By joining the Alphabet Soup ABA family, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the people, community, and culture at ABS. We are a multidisciplinary, collaborative culture: Our team shares in the incredible experiences we get to take part in with these amazing kids every day.

Job Description:

This is a contractor position. The Occupational Therapist (OT) assesses, plans, and executes treatment plans specifically designed for individuals with autism. The OT ensures adequate treatment across basic functional mobility programs based on physical behavior strategies and augmentative and alternative mobility initiatives. You will work to unlock a wonderful new world for children with autism. From helping one child take their first step, to supporting motor skills and hand-eye coordination to another, each day brings moments to celebrate. This is an opportunity to take your practice into an interdisciplinary, center-based atmosphere with access to a range of environments to work on sensory processing and daily living.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• •Master’s degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• •Must maintain and be a licensed OT in Indiana.
• •Job related experience within Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
• •Valid driver's license.
• •Must provide a full Indiana State Police Criminal Background Check.

Preferred Experience:

• •1-2 years experience.
• •Experience in Early Intervention.
• •Training in Sensory Processing Disorders.
• •Proficiency with parent coaching.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• •Conduct therapeutic strategies for children 15 months to 14 years old.
• •Maintain a caseload of patients approved for OT services.
• •Conduct occupational therapy evaluations – at initiation of services and then annually - including highly specialized and standardized assessments - for clients referred to occupational therapy and complete required plan of care (POC) documentation.
• •Provide direct individual therapy sessions according to individual needs.
• •Maintain current daily notes according to documentation policy and state regulations.
• •Provide education and support to staff and parents pertaining to questions related to occupational therapy and/or diagnostic process.
• •Conduct in-service training for staff, parents, and others as necessary and requested.
• •Plan and conduct special education programs related to speech therapy for staff and the community upon request.
• •Assist with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development, if applicable.
• •Perform duties at multiple locations, as needed.
• •Promote independence in activities of daily living (such as dressing and feeding) through implementation of the occupational therapy treatment plan.
• •Demonstrate evidenced-based clinical reasoning skills to accurately create relevant treatment plans that promote efficient client progress.
• •Collaborate with colleagues for efficient treatment planning and implementation of client programs.
• •Accurately and quickly re-evaluate a client’s needs to determine the extent to which goals and objectives have been met.
• •Collect and maintain relevant data on client goals and progress.
• •Maintain efficient and clear documentation of all client sessions and complete all other related forms and documentation.

Contractor Details:

• •OT contractor role is paid based on billable hours starting at a rate of $45.00 an hour.
• •1099 Contract.
• •Equipment to do your job well: (tablet, laptop, assessments, etc).
• •Flexible schedule (Onsite at any location).
• •Support of a Multidisciplinary Team.
• •Company retreats, lunch and learns, book clubs, events, and more opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Benefits:

We strongly value work-life balance!Everything is software-based, flexible hours, and with the ability to make your own schedule. Bonus opportunities are available as well. Our goal is, that you should love what you do!

• •Annual contract reviews
• •Flexible Schedules Monday through Friday (Saturday potential)
• •Equipment needed to do job (tablet, laptop, assessments, etc)
• •Billing provided by Alphabet Soup ABA
• •Contracting and Credentialing provided by Alphabet Soup ABA
• •Scheduling provided by Alphabet Soup ABA