Occupational Therapist

18 hours ago

Effingham, Illinois, United States Skill Sprout Full time
Company Description

Skill Sprout's vision is to provide an exceptional experience to each family that centers on both progressive best practices and an individualized, family-centered plan of care, with the aim to improve the quality of life for every family we serve.  We will be a beacon of progress, independence, and hope in the communities we serve. 

The mission of Skill Sprout is to provide educational, behavioral, and rehabilitative services and supports to individuals with a wide range of abilities and needs. Visit  to learn more.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist's role is to provide clinical expertise and leadership to the multi-disciplinary team; to assist in maintaining quality communication and operations in the clinic office, and to provide quality care to clients receiving occupational therapy services. They will also assist in maintaining the quality of outpatient therapy services provided by Skill Sprout International, in addition to providing support and consultation for other disciplines within their areas of expertise. This position reports directly to the Regional Rehab Manager.

Specific responsibilities include:


• Evaluates and treats clients with a wide variety of needs.


• Completes documentation of all therapeutic services in a timely manner including maintaining data collection on therapeutic goals. 


• Supervises COTA staff providing direct treatment to clients and their families both in and outside of therapy sessions. 


• Fosters exceptional relationships with clients and their caregivers by addressing the family's priorities when developing interventions. 


• Assists with recruiting talented therapists for our growing caseload as needed


• Augments current behavioral home programs with strategies to improve teaching life skills and independence


• Consults with other disciplines to promote a model of trans-disciplinary care for clients. 


• Acts as mentor to therapists who are new to the field and/or pediatrics within the company


• Consult with other clinicians inside and outside of Skill Sprout to enhance continuity of care for clients as needed


• Design and deliver parent training seminars as needed


• Consultation on product development when needed


• Assists the Director of Rehabilitation in marketing for new clients and referral sources, as well as recruitment of high quality therapists


• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with expertise in pediatrics to grow and further develop a proven program, and to mentor therapists new to the field. The successful candidate will deliver professional and clinical expertise and work collaboratively with a high-performance management team. 

The Occupational Therapist will have the following experience and attributes: 


• Minimum of a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy


• Certification and State licensure as an Occupational Therapist in good standing 


• Previous experience working with children is strongly preferred. 


• FOR ILLINOIS APPLICANTS: Early Intervention provider credential strongly preferred. 


• FOR TEXAS APPLICANTS: Credentialed with Early Childhood Intervention services. 


• Proficient in using technology as communication and reporting tool 


• Strong personnel management skills with a high degree of self-initiation


• Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details


• Personal and professional qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Skill Sprout's mission

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