Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Mankato, United States Minnesota Autism Center "MAC" Full time

Description

The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC), a non-profit organization, is currently seeking qualified Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy to children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).


The Occupational Therapist will identify, assess, and provide treatment for children with motor and self-care delays as well as sensory processing difficulties, consult with behavior therapy teams to ensure the appropriate integration of motor, self-care, and sensory processing programs and supports, provide training to clinical staff regarding Occupational Therapy, provide training to caregivers and other service providers in clients environment and community to promote consistency and generalization of skills, coordinate with outside Occupational Therapists as needed, and work with clinical staff to ensure quality within the implementation and design of each child's programming as it relates to Occupational Therapy.


Responsibilities include attending meetings with the SPOT Coordinators and/or Chief Executive Officer on a monthly basis. Occupational Therapist will develop and implement individualized Plans of Care, utilizing methods demonstrated to be evidence-based, for clients, as assigned, report on a regular basis the progress of each client in the caseload, assist in the development of the Individual Treatment Plan and any Prior Authorization information to procure funding for the clients Occupational Therapy program.


Minimum qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy License
  • Willingness to work multiple locations
  • Full-time availability
  • Physical requirements:
  • Frequent kneeling along with bending and stooping (when toileting)
  • Ability to respond quickly-get up from floor/run/walk fast (for elopements)
  • Physically engaged for 7+ hours (fast paced/on the go)
  • Strength required to implement physical holds when safety of the client or staff is at risk
  • Shuffling your feet (related to safety care)
  • Standing/be on your feet for several consecutive hours many days
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds


Preferred qualifications:

  • One or more year(s) Occupational Therapy experience
  • Prior experience working with clients with ASD
  • Prior experience collaborating with Speech Pathologists and / or ABA Therapists


Essential responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the establishment and ongoing review, analysis, and evaluation of treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for assigned clients as related to occupational therapy needs in consultation with Program Supervisor.
  • Makes revision to plans and goals based on individual needs of clients in consultation with Clinical Supervisor.
  • Administers and interprets standardized assessments to evaluate motor, self-care, and sensory processing delays.
  • Assists in integrating occupational therapy targets or activities into behavior therapy setting in consultation with clinical team. This includes clients on direct caseload as well as indirect clients as needed.
  • Conducts 30-day and 90-day reviews for all clients. The 90-day review must include an updated Plan of Care.
  • Completes and submits required documentation within established guidelines.
  • Establishment and maintenance of current and accurate clinical records.
  • Participates in ITP planning as applicable.
  • Provides leadership supervision and/or executes all skilled treatment programs (e.g., sensory diet) as prescribed by the Plan of Care.
  • Schedules clients in coordination with clinical team.
  • Provides client/family education related to support services as appropriate.
  • Meets with the clinical team as needed to discuss each clients progress on motor, self-care, and sensory programming.
  • Adheres to NBCOT Code of Ethics.
  • Maintains Minnesota Department of Health Licensure and certification through NBCOT.
  • Completes necessary continuing education.
  • Attend all necessary trainings and/or meetings at central office site.
  • Consider ethical and cultural issues and maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with clients, client caregivers, colleagues, and student interns.
  • Restrict work to personal domain of expertise and use most updated methods as recognized by the profession.


Other responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership and training on therapy strategies to Behavior Therapists, Lead Therapists, Clinical Supervisor, and Program Manager and trains as needed.
  • Responds to referrals for service in a timely manner.
  • Responds to emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
  • Appropriately utilize the time-reporting system for reimbursement.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.


Benefits:

MAC offers competitive benefits for all full-time Employees working 30 or more hours each week.

  • Excellent PTO benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision with employer contribution
  • 401 (k) with generous employer match
  • Employer paid life and disability insurance
  • Student loan repayment program
  • RETENTION BONUS: Ongoing Retention Bonus (received twice annually)


About our company:

Founded in 1996 by parents who sought the very best treatment available to deliver opportunities to children and adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic services for children ages 18 months to 21 years who have ASD.


MAC's services are center-based and in-home, and include speech and occupational therapy, assessment and diagnosis services, and individual and family therapy. At any given time, MAC serves approximately 370-400 clients throughout Minnesota at 22 centers located in Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Fridley, Vadnais Heights, Minnetonka, Woodbury, Duluth, Superior, Virginia, Mankato, Rochester, Red Wing, New Ulm, Medford, Hutchinson and Cambridge.


MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, traits associated with race (including hair texture and style), color, national origin, religion, creed, age once having reached the age of majority, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, or any other characteristics that are protected by federal, state or local laws.

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