Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention

Company: Aspire Developmental Services, Inc.
Location: Lynn
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention

Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus based on experience.



Occupational Therapists at Aspire provide home and community visits with skillful intervention to infants and toddlers with a variety of diagnoses with a focus on improving the client's development in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, play skills, social skills and self-care skills within the professional scope of practice. The role will require all therapists to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team conducting developmental evaluations, providing intervention in the form of therapy, counseling and training to client's caregiver(s).


ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Developmental Services strives to promote positive developmental outcomes and educational opportunities to families with young children on the North Shore. Established in 1951, Aspire is a private, nonprofit healthcare and educational agency that provides programs for children with physical and developmental disabilities as well as their families. More than 30% of our employees have work at Aspire for over 10 years.


REQUIREMENTS

- Doctorate/Masters Occupational Therapy

- Occupational Licensure in Massachusetts

- A high level of professionalism and organizational skills

- Proficient in using Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

- Reliable transportation - Comfortable working in homes (studio apt., homes, etc.)


CLINICAL/THERAPY - ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

- Provide services in a home/community, serve culturally and linguistically diverse families, enjoy working with individuals of all ages, races, religious backgrounds, and personalities

- Conduct formal and informal Developmental Evaluations

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

- Apply interventions to maximize children's safety and performance in daily life

- Assess clients using a variety of tools, assess client's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

- Provide intervention in the form of direct therapy (group or individual), consultation, monitoring, and/or written programs

- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy

- Complete professional documentation according to Aspire and DPH procedures


BENEFITS

- Flexible Schedule

- 15 Days Paid Time Off (3 Weeks), additional week after 3 years employment and ongoing increases based on longevity

- 12 Paid Holidays

- 40 Hours sick time per year

- Longevity Differential Pay Program

- Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement

- Health & Dental Insurance effective on first day and with employer contribution

- Tax Exempt Flexible Spending Account

- Company Paid Life, STD and LTD Insurance

- 403(b) with potential match up to 5%

- Student Loan Reimbursement Program

- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

- 6-8 Week Training Program

- Professional Development

- Continuing Education Funds

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