Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States International Institute for the Brain Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will be working within a fast-paced multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis
  • Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools
  • Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
  • Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
  • Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
  • Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes 
  • Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
  • Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms and LMNs
  • Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, music therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers
  • Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
  • Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
  • Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
  • Assist in developing and implementing educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies, including IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). 
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 
  • Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.  
  • Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research and Innovation Duties:

  • Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)
  • Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily) 
  • Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student) 
  • Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz)
  • Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled) 
  • Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions 
  • Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training 
  • For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

Qualifications:

  • Must have a valid Washington D.C. License as an Occupational Therapist (or eligible to be licensed in Washington D.C.)
  • 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred.
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
  • Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently.
  • Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
  • MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
  • Research experience and NDT training is preferred.
  • Experience: Pediatric OT: 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits: 

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Transportation Management Account

Job Type: 

Full-time / In-person

Hours: 

Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

Salary Range: 

$75,000 to $90,000 (based on experience)

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications associated with the position.

Employment with iBRAIN is contingent upon successful completion of any and all post-screening processes, including a reference and background check, and license/certification/degree verifications if/where applicable

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@ibrainnyc.org unless a specific job description specifies otherwise. 

Company DescriptionThe mission of International Institute for the Brain is to research, develop and implement special education and related services for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders.

Brain injury does not just impact the student but the entire family and iBrain's programs are designed to support the entire family.

All of our students are non-verbal and non-ambulatory, and they receive 15-20 hours of therapies per week with 1:1 direct instruction for academics. At iBrain, we strive to provide optimal, evidence-based treatment intervention and programs for our students.

There is no established leader in the educational landscape for children and youth with brain injury, and the International Institute for the Brain is poised to step into this void – offering leadership, sharing its expertise and dramatically improving the outcomes for the many American youth and others worldwide affected by brain injury and other brain-based disorders.Company DescriptionThe mission of International Institute for the Brain is to research, develop and implement special education and related services for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders.\r
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Brain injury does not just impact the student but the entire family and iBrain's programs are designed to support the entire family. \r
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All of our students are non-verbal and non-ambulatory, and they receive 15-20 hours of therapies per week with 1:1 direct instruction for academics. At iBrain, we strive to provide optimal, evidence-based treatment intervention and programs for our students.\r
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There is no established leader in the educational landscape for children and youth with brain injury, and the International Institute for the Brain is poised to step into this void – offering leadership, sharing its expertise and dramatically improving the outcomes for the many American youth and others worldwide affected by brain injury and other brain-based disorders.

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