Occupational Therapist- Contractor

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Any Baby Can is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in Austin. We’re a nonprofit organization focused on empowering families to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.

Position Summary:

To provide evaluation, consultation, and direct service, in the areas of fine motor or feeding to infants, toddlers and their families. This position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive services to clients in their natural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy for client to promote the acquisition of fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding skills.
• Incorporate family’s involvement to integrate fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding skills in all aspects of the clients’ routines.
• Provide clients and their families with adaptive equipment and refer clients to other medical services such as orthopedists, neurologists and/or other specialists as necessary.
• Recommend educational material and activities to assist parents in implementing appropriate fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding therapy techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date with current research and statistics in the field of fine motor, oral motor and/or feeding therapy.
• Deliver at least 85% of planned direct services.
• Deliver initial service within 28 days from IFSP date.

• Provides ongoing monitoring of the IFSP, at least once every six months, to provide professional opinion as to the effectiveness of services.
• Complete written reports and all necessary paperwork daily and submit paperwork within 48 hours of completion.
• Meet agency and program deadlines.
• Other assignments may be added as needed or required.

Experience and Qualification:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Language skill in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Experience working with children and families and persons of different cultures.
• Knowledge of the physical and psychological development of children.

Special Considerations:

• Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel within the assigned region of Hays and Travis County area.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work more than 8 hours per day.
• Flexible, able to work well under pressure and handle crisis situations.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary to fulfill daily duties assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively/clearly.