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Occupational Therapist
We are looking for a full or part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team providing center-based services!
Positive Synergy is a group of creative, innovative, and driven professionals providing home and center-based services to individuals with autism. We firmly believe that the driving force to any company is the team that fuels and ignites it.
OT Responsibilities :
- Provide service coordination and primary therapy in a center-based setting
- Perform comprehensive evaluations for clients including feeding evaluations
- Perform consultative services on an as needed basis
- Develop treatment plans with goals that are customized, relevant, and functional to / for the client
- Write goals pertaining to skills in all relevant areas including :
Feeding
Daily functional skillsSensory integrationFine / gross motor planningWrite progress notes including data and progress in all goal areasPlan and implement daily programmingPlan treatments that target the clients goals in the context of highly motivating and / or functional activities or routinesCollaborate with the clients family and other providers to facilitate carry-over and generalizationFamiliarize self with SLP treatment plans, ABA treatment plans and / or Behavior Support Plans to ensure consistency across all therapy sessionsCollaborate with BCBA and SLP in the development of goalsObserve ABA / SLP therapy sessions to familiarize self with teaching strategies and behavior interventionsAnalyze data and make treatment plan changes in a timely fashion, as neededComplete paperwork and provide any documentation required to obtain any adaptive equipment needed for family support from insurance companies and / or funding agenciesTrain staff, parents, and team members on the proper use of equipmentMust-Haves :
Minimum of a masters degree in Occupational TherapyHolder of licensure in the state of Massachusetts, as well as any required certificationsMust be enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about working with children who have complex needs!Must be willing to learn and to collaborate with other professionals and disciplinesMust be able to provide parent coachingAt least 3 years of pediatric experienceBonus Points :
Knowledge and experience working with children with Autism Spectrum DisordersKnowledge and experience of providing pediatric feeding servicesContracted in credentialed with insurance companies in MassachusettsExperience with insurance-based OT codingBenefits for full-time include :
Mileage reimbursement401kHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceSix weeks of paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidaysPaid trainings throughout the yearThe most supportive and positive team to work withAll benefits start on day of hirePlease submit resume
Job Type : Full or Part-time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Positive Synergy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We do not discriminate in any employment practice, and we encourage a workplace that is inclusive and diverse. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.