Occupational Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Sycamore Services, Inc.
Location: Oakland, CA 94666
Description:
Reports to: Director of Healthcare Administration and Director of Rehabilitation Services Other Internal contacts.
Accounting Personnel, Children's Services personnel External contacts: Step Ahead/First Steps Council, Families, Communities Agencies, LPCC Coordinators
Work environment: No specific percentage of time assigned. Family will determine site and time. May include evenings and /or Saturdays.
Job Summary:
Performs occupational therapy evaluation for infants and toddlers referred to the First Steps program, including testing/measuring strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Maintains detailed records, analyzes client data, and prepares assessment report with appropriate treatment plans as required. Serves as member of multi-disciplinary team, develops or assists in developing and implementing the Individualized Family Service Plans, including establishing individualized fine motor and self-help outcomes for program participants, observing/evaluating effects of therapy, and recommending adjustments in treatment to maximize benefits.
Conducts direct individual therapy sessions with toddlers/infants, including instructing, motivating and assisting in performing various sensory motor activities.
Operates a motor vehicle for various functions, such as visiting client homes, attending conferences, performing assessments and consultation, and conducting therapy sessions.
Attends and/or conducts in-service training programs and provides consultation to agency personnel as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned, ensuring the best interests of agency and clients.
Requirements
Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program, licensed and registered by the Health Professions Bureau of Indiana, and certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred, preferably in the school system or other pediatric practice setting.
Must be enrolled or be able to be enrolled in the First Steps System.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of theories and methods in testing and evaluating fine motor skills of developmental delayed/at risk children.
Working knowledge of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) guidelines, with the ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives to address individual fine motor and self-help needs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the agency and maintain confidential records and information as required.
Must have effective transportation and valid driver's license.
Ability to work non-standard flexible schedule and prioritize and schedule work tasks independently
Accounting Personnel, Children's Services personnel External contacts: Step Ahead/First Steps Council, Families, Communities Agencies, LPCC Coordinators
Work environment: No specific percentage of time assigned. Family will determine site and time. May include evenings and /or Saturdays.
Job Summary:
Performs occupational therapy evaluation for infants and toddlers referred to the First Steps program, including testing/measuring strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Maintains detailed records, analyzes client data, and prepares assessment report with appropriate treatment plans as required. Serves as member of multi-disciplinary team, develops or assists in developing and implementing the Individualized Family Service Plans, including establishing individualized fine motor and self-help outcomes for program participants, observing/evaluating effects of therapy, and recommending adjustments in treatment to maximize benefits.
Conducts direct individual therapy sessions with toddlers/infants, including instructing, motivating and assisting in performing various sensory motor activities.
Operates a motor vehicle for various functions, such as visiting client homes, attending conferences, performing assessments and consultation, and conducting therapy sessions.
Attends and/or conducts in-service training programs and provides consultation to agency personnel as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned, ensuring the best interests of agency and clients.
Requirements
Have successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program, licensed and registered by the Health Professions Bureau of Indiana, and certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred, preferably in the school system or other pediatric practice setting.
Must be enrolled or be able to be enrolled in the First Steps System.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of theories and methods in testing and evaluating fine motor skills of developmental delayed/at risk children.
Working knowledge of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) guidelines, with the ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives to address individual fine motor and self-help needs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the agency and maintain confidential records and information as required.
Must have effective transportation and valid driver's license.
Ability to work non-standard flexible schedule and prioritize and schedule work tasks independently