Occupational Therapist

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE :              Occupational Therapist with First Steps

DIVISION :                         Therapy

SUPERVISOR :                    Regional First Steps Manager

CLASSIFICATION :             Non-Exempt

STATUS :                              Contract Full and Part-Time

PURPOSE :

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to preschoolers, outpatients, and First Steps patients.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluations.
• Schedule and provide individual, group and homebound therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking of patient treatments.
• Serve as a positive influence through behaviors, attitudes, and actions.
• Maintain great communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Good c ommunicator, d ependable, and c ompassionate .

REQUIREMENTS :

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.