Pediatric Occupational Therapist - PIT

Job Details

Job Location
Higgins - San Antonio, TX

Secondary Job Location(s)
Lullwood - San Antonio, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Master's

Salary Range
$65080.77 - $104129.24 Salary

Travel Percentage
0%

Job Shift
Typically, M-F 8am to 5pm

Job Category
Health Care

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• This position is responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to children for acquisition and mastery of functional skills in order to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays. This position evaluates, assesses, develops, and carries out treatment plans, documents progress and required processes, educates families and community partners and collaborates with physicians and other care providers. Services are clinic-based in both individual and group settings. This position is a member of the Preschool Inclusion Team that supports both Brighton Preschool locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position

EVALUATIONS AND PLAN OF CARE (25%)

• Evaluates, scores standardized test to determine appropriate therapy plan. Evaluation must establish a client with a disability and/or developmental delay meets the medical necessity criteria for ongoing therapy services.
• Appropriately Shares results with parent /caregiver.
• Determines appropriate plan of care and develops the treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation/assessment ensuring the goals of the requested services to be provided are directed at improving, adapting, restoring, or maintaining functions which have been lost or impaired due to a recent illness, injury, loss of body part or congenital abnormality or as a result of developmental delay or the presence of a chronic medical condition.
• Treatment plans or plans of care (POC) must include interventions and short- and long-term goals and measurable outcomes.
• Upon initiation of therapy and throughout the episode of care, therapist must provide education and training of the client's caregivers by developing and instructing them in a home treatment program to promote effective carryover of the therapy program and management of safety issues.
• Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations.
• Submits all evaluation documentation including evaluation tool to the appropriate personnel in accordance with program deadlines.
• Complete weekly reporting in Objective Management System (OMS).

INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY (35%)

• Provides individualized, direct therapy services to children with disabilities or developmental delays, strictly adhering to the established Plans of Care (POC).
• Conducts focused therapy sessions in individualized setting to maximize patient progress.
• Ensures the completion of all authorized therapy visits or units within the authorized timeframe, proactively manage scheduling and providing make-up sessions for missed appointments.
• Equips families and caregivers with effective strategies to empower them to enhance the child's community participation.
• Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation of all services rendered, ensuring full compliance with agency policies, Medicaid guidelines, and private insurance standards and regulations.

PRESCHOOL INCLUSION COLLABORATION (35%)

• Plays a key role in fostering inclusive preschool environments by collaborating throughout the MTSS-driven enrollment process.
• Develops and maintains essential Preschool Inclusion Plans (PIPs) and Classroom Inclusion Plans (CIPs) in strong partnership with the Preschool Inclusion Team, teachers, and leadership. Empowers preschool teachers to effectively address individual student needs through support in curriculum adaptation.
• Enhances individualized learning by providing coaching and modeling in the use of adaptive materials.
• Actively engages in staff meetings, relevant professional development, and family meetings.
• Contributes expertise to the development of professional development content for Brighton Staff and presentations focused on inclusion for Inclusion Conferences.
• The therapist documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (5%)

• Participates in monthly team, discipline, agency, and staffing meetings to ensure family and child outcomes are met and required information is secured. (3%)
• Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families. (2%)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Degreed and current Texas Licensure in occupational therapy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access as well as Adobe.
• Preferred: Prior experience in ECI, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a family-centered service organization

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
• High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self-improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work well with others and independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children from birth through adolescence
• Comprehensive knowledge of conditions that relate to the provision of pediatric services
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based pediatric practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain data quality/integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with families, staff, and community members.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency and provide overview of all agency services to clients in an effective and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary setting in a supportive, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Fosters teamwork and proactively addresses conflict seeking timely resolution.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Ability to align with Brighton Center Core Values.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Ability to make effective presentations on behalf of the organization both internally and externally.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with staff, supervisors, and families we serve.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and calendar according to impending deadlines.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ensure personal accountability.
• Ability to compute and compile reports and perform calculations.
• Ability to use reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demand of working with young children, such as bending, climbing, crawling, grasping kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting, and sitting on the floor.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive personal vehicle and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Ability to monitor a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Some weekend hours may be required for outreach purposes.

TOP COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communications / Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work