Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Murfreesboro, United States Special Kids, Inc. Full time

SPECIAL KIDS IS A CHRISTIAN THERAPY AND NURSING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

We're based in Murfreesboro, TN, Christ-focused, and ready to serve each family that comes through our doors. We're professionals who are trained and licensed, but first, we're Christ followers with a God-sized mission that is only met through Him. Special Kids offers professional services to children ages birth to 21 ranging from children who simply need a little extra help, children who are medically fragile, to all sorts of diagnoses in between. Occupational therapists at Special Kids have opportunities for team collaboration as well as collaboration with other disciplines, including speech therapists, physical therapists, recreational therapists, and nurses. Occupational therapists at Special Kids have access to engaging therapy materials and testing instruments. Full time, 40 hours per week, benefits, holidays, and paid time off.

Provides occupational therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with a variety of diagnoses and developmental delays by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.

  • Coordinates participation in multi-sensory, educational, functional, and social activities designed to help patients develop or regain abilities/function or adapt to disabilities.
  • Selects constructive activities suited to the patient's physical capacity, comprehension level, and interest to upgrade the individual to maximum independence.
  • Prepares patients for school and/or daily living, assisting in the restoration of functions, and aiding in necessary adjustments to lifestyle.
  • Instructs patients and families in treatment procedures for best carryover in multiple environments.
  • Maintains accurate and timely patient reports and documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluations to determine appropriate tests to administer and to ensure that all necessary information is collected.
  • Administers, scores, and interprets evaluation reports in order to develop and modify an individualized treatment plan.
  • Reviews treatment plans, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new goals; observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress.
  • Consistently maintains high patient care productivity.
  • Maintains an awareness of the patient attendance policy, enforcing it impartially and consistently at all times.
  • Acts as a consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups as well as fellow staff members.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines to incorporate occupational therapy goals into daily activities.
  • Researches and implements new occupational therapy techniques.
  • Refers patients for other services, whether internal or external, as warranted and appropriate.
  • Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy with related experience and/or training.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active and unencumbered Tennessee State OT License required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with skills testing required; membership in AOTA recommended; HIPAA certification encouraged.

Additional Qualifications
  • Compassion
  • Willingness
  • Courage
  • Faith

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