Branson Part-Time Occupational Therapy Opportunities

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Definition

Utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration the Occupational Therapist (OT) provides assessment and treatment services within their scope of practice for individuals with varying diagnoses or disabilities. The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for working with clients and their families or caregivers to promote increased quality of life and confidence throughout the lifespan. The OT will work collaboratively within The Arc of the Ozarks as well as within the community.

The OT must have excellent organization time management and communication skillsboth verbal and written. They must be able to interact appropriately with all clients families visitors and other professionals. Services may be provided in a clinic schoolbased or inhome setting dependent upon the clienteles needs. The OT is an hourly nonexempt position.

Essential Job Functions

Mission and Core Values

Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks

Maintain effective working relationship with persons served supervisors families and guardians coworkers and professionals from other organizations

Maintains effective working relationships with all agency departments.

Application of Therapeutic Techniques

• Sensory processing
• Sensory processing
• Fine motor skills
• Gross motor skills
• Primitive reflexology
• Feeding disorders
• Play skills
• Selfhelp skills
• Visual perception skills
• Handwriting
• Splinting
• Behavioral and emotional regulation
• Activities of daily living

Essential Job Functions

Administer ageappropriate screenings and assessments.

Develop and implement treatment goals and objectives.

Utilize evidencebased practices for a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.

Make environmental adaptations to promote success across environments.

Make recommendations and train for use of adaptive or specialized equipment or furniture.

Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.

Communicate effectively with members of the clients care team and family.

Complete thorough chart reviews and obtain additional diagnostic information from the clients care team and family.

Supervise occupational therapy assistants and interns.

Arrange travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties.

Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to the profession and scope of practice.

Make appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional medical and other related services as needed.

Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Ability to problem solve and take constructive feedback.

Ability to organize tasks and manage time independently.

Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Ability to interact appropriately with clients families visitors as well as Arc personnel and vendors and other professionals.

Excellent computer skills including Word Excel and electronic medical record systems for data collection and reporting.

Ability to stand stoop lift up to 50 lbs. and pull and push items on an infrequent basis.

Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Missouri Occupational Therapy licensure active and in good standing by the MO Board of Healing Arts