
Occupational Therapist
NAPA Auto Parts
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Harlow • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment with documentation of motor deficits, functional impairments, sensory impairments, and difficulties in motor skills primarily in the pediatric population
- Possess general knowledge of child development to assess and refer families to other disciplines when appropriate
- Assess a client’s physical condition using a variety of standardized tools and objective/observational measures and identify primary impairments to determine a plan for treatment
- Utilize multiple frames of reference to inform practice including but not limited to: neurodevelopmental, developmental biomechanical, sensory integration, motor learning, cognitive, and rehabilitation
- Create tailored treatment plans to address client’s limitations, taking into account their age, abilities, client and family goals, and other medical/physical factors
- Apply a range of therapy techniques to address presented conditions (including tailored exercises, passive and active stretching, basic level of gait analysis and training)
- Patient/caregiver training in the use of assistive technology devices, mobility devices, orthotic or prosthetic devices
- Adapt environments and processes to enhance functional performance of clients
- Actively participate in professional development including continuing education opportunities provided through the organization, from outside providers, as well as through opportunities offered as part of regular clinical supervision
- Maintain impeccable documentation
- Ensure that treatment notes are recorded accurately and timely in the electronic health record system, according to the policies of NAPA
- Report writing including but not limited to evaluations, progress reports, school district annual IEP reports, assistive technology
- Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team to create a comprehensive developmental approach to client-centered care
- Develop rapport with clients to build a relationship of trust and mutual respect
- Work closely with administrative staff to manage the schedule and ensure that time is being used productively
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications include completion of an Occupational Therapy degree, from an accredited University
- Strong clinical experience - at least 2 years post graduate OT experience preferred, preferably in a pediatric setting with exposure to children with disabilities
- Background clearance by the DOJ and FBI
- Annual TB test clearance
- CPR and First Aid certificates
- Current license with the appropriate licensing board
- Good physical health and fitness and the ability to lift up to 50lbs, extended periods of standing and/or sitting on the floor
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with clients and other medical professionals
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and their families
- Team player that can demonstrate the values for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to advance a client’s needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off accruals immediately upon start
- Personal time (12 hours annually to be used for appointments that cannot be made outside of work hours)
- Wellness program with stipend to be used for an appointment that focuses on physical and mental wellness
- Professional development allowance of $500 upon each year of qualifying service, with the ability to roll to the next year, up to $1,000 total
- Growing families program that allows increased compensation for 1 - 2 years following the birth or adoption of child
- International opportunities in London and Australia
- 12-week training opportunities and ongoing mentorship throughout employment
- annual merit increase based on performance review
- Step program that allows for increased clinical skills and additional compensation during the annual review for each level achieved
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
assessmentdiagnosistreatment planningtherapy techniquesgait analysisassistive technologymobility devicesorthotic devicesprothestic devicesdocumentation
Soft Skills
communicationteamworkrapport buildingprofessional boundariestrustmutual respectadaptabilityclient-centered careinterdisciplinary collaborationprofessional development
Certifications
Occupational Therapy degreeCPR certificateFirst Aid certificatecurrent licenseTB test clearancebackground clearance