Occupational Therapist (Franklin, TN)
Job description
Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC) is a private practice with a progressive service delivery model, where the therapists come to the client. Over the last 19 years, Mobile Therapy Centers has evolved from a single therapist offering a single service to employing over 100 health professionals, who provide a multitude of high-quality customized therapeutic services (ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Counseling) for children, teens, adults, and families.
Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC) is looking for Occupational Therapist.
Summary of Position:
Provides advanced/specialized occupational therapy services appropriate to patients’ needs, direct evaluation, treatment, and support of motor and sensory disorders. Provides guidance to the COTA team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain weekly session productivity requirements.
Complete and finalize daily session notes.
Complete appropriate quarterly/annual progress updates and re-evaluations.
Complete minimum weekly communication with parents/caregivers for each child summarizing session. Also including appropriate at-home/off site reinforcements.
Perform developmental screenings, evaluations, and occupational therapy as per short term goals established in client’s evaluation report.
Ability to collaborate with parent/caregivers to carry out the sessions electing activities that facilitate patients' learning and skill development.
Report caseload status within MTC services (i.e., enrollment, pending, screenings) on a consistent basis (timeframe to be mutually agreed upon) to Director of Operations.
Identifies opportunities for improvement in department programs, and processes. Participate in process improvement projects.
Ensures appropriate delegation and supervision of COTAs, students, interns, and volunteers within occupational therapy.
Promotes professional growth and program development of occupational therapy services.
Qualifications / Skills:
Ability to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment.
Able to organize schedule and workload tasks independently and efficiently.
Strong organization, interpersonal, communication and prioritizing skills.
Uses behavior guided by ethical standards.
Active listening and the ability to identify patient needs and difficulties.
A strong sense of empathy, tact, and patience.
Optimism, enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.
Position Requirements:
Master’s degree in occupational therapy
State license in Occupational Therapy
Use of personal vehicle for transport as needed to/from client sessions (where applicable)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Lift/move up to 50lbs
Must be able to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviors
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
License/Certification:
OTR (Required)
Work Location: In person