Occupational Therapist, OT
BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Norcross • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- 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 COTAs/OTAs and interns when necessary.
- Other Duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 U.S.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- 30 Days Paid Time Off Per Year
- PAID individualized and hands-on the job training
- Career Progression program, WE will invest in YOU!
- Employee Recognition Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
occupational therapytherapy planningfine motor skillsgross motor skillssensory processingfeeding skillssocial skillsassessment toolscritical thinkingproblem solving
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworktime managementmulti-taskingprioritizationattention to detailindependent workcollaborationeducation
Certifications
Illinois licenseNBCOT certificationCPI trainingCPR certificationFirst Aid certification