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The ABA Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of quality occupational therapy services.
Job Responsibility:
Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
Provide a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment
Provide a written Plan of Care from the nursing staff to provide continuing care
Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs
Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
Administer care to ensure safety for the patient
Update self on the patient's clinical condition
Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family
Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff
Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress on a weekly basis or as ordered
Attends patient case conferences when requested
Attends and participates in in-services as indicated
Supervises other personnel (COTA, HHA) when required
Requirements:
A degree from an accredited college or university which includes 12 college credits in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social sciences
1 year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families or individuals with disabilities
MUST have a valid PA licensure in said profession
MUST have 1 year experience in pediatrics
Occupational Therapy Master’s Degree from an accredited university/program
Certification in Occupational Therapy
Completion of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Any additional Occupational Therapist licensure board requirements in the state of practice
Continuing Education as required by state
Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
Attention to detail
Time Management
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Good organization and communication skills
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English