Occupational Therapist - Full Time or Part Time

  Location: Grand Forks, ND

  Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm (Varying hours)

  Job Schedule: Full or Part Time

  Weekly Hours: 20 to 40

JOB SUMMARY 

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, develops and implements occupational therapy services for individual students/clients and outside contract services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations. The occupational therapist is expected to evaluate and treat the student/client based on his/her own acquired expertise and adheres to the guidelines of their professional standards and will seek help when needed. Ongoing assessment of student needs to determine direct therapy frequency, training needs for student’s whole program, consultation and when to discharge from services is a must. This position may, also, supervise OT student practicums. Most work-related, student/client related problems are resolved at this level.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)

Education and/or years’ experience required:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is necessary, as well as current North Dakota licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.
• Experience in the area of pediatrics or work with the developmentally disabled population is desired, but not necessary.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements as defined by state regulations for ND licensure and any additional requirements specific to professional licensure. 

Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; being tactful, courteous, and diplomatic with internal and external contacts.  They must be able to adapt to rapid change and intervene promptly in crisis/emergency situations. Must be able to provide direct therapeutic intervention and manage a caseload including outpatients and public-school students in a variety of settings and with a variety of diagnoses.
• Should understand and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment Intranet and Internet technology.   They must have working knowledge of equipment used in the clinic and must be willing to utilize a variety of therapeutic tools such as an iPad, adaptive equipment and assistive technology.   
• Ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in meaningful ways using electronic methods.  Must be prepared to develop communication systems ranging from low to high tech.
• Experience collaborating with ABA programming is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Works under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
• Must be able to provide direct therapeutic intervention for a varied caseload with a variety of diagnoses. 
• Provides established treatment programs to clients; evaluates, plans, organizes the implementation of occupation therapy services for assigned caseload; assists in establishing short and long-term treatment goals; consults with Operations Manager and other professionals in providing services.
• Collects and compiles data to document clients' performance or assess program quality; may make recommendations for changes and collaborates with other disciplines (i.e. SLP, BCBA) on those recommendations.
• Documents clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• Completes paperwork such as daily notes, and billing and discharge summaries under the supervision of Operations Manager.
• Selects and/or prepares appropriate occupational therapy materials. 
• Reports specific health concerns, medical information and/or changes in the client’s condition at time of awareness to Operations Manager.
• Utilizes the client’s adaptive equipment as required. 
• May be required to manage inappropriate or disruptive behaviors displayed by clients using gentle teaching techniques and/or the described behavior plan and facility policies and procedures. 
• Adheres to work schedule and maintains regular attendance
• Performs Anne Carlsen duties as requested by the designated supervisor
• Upholds Anne Carlsen ethical standards and demonstrates the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures
• Successfully completes required training and educational requirements per state, federal, and local health codes, and Anne Carlsen policies and procedures

Benefits: 
Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan
• Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Employee Events
• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!