What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) - Birth to Three position at Beacon Services of Connecticut?
Beacon Services of Connecticut provides home-based pediatric services for infants, toddlers, and children from birth to three years of age. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to support families throughout the state of Connecticut using high quality therapy services based upon evidenced-based practices.
Our Occupational Therapists deliver intervention to families where they live by supporting the evaluation of young children's current abilities using developmental and motor assessments. Clinicians interpret evaluation results, work as part of a team to develop individualized plans and use evidence-based intervention to facilitate children’s participation within the home and community. Clinicians also support the transition from community to school services.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Some experience in pediatric intervention preferred
- Current Licensure by relevant state board or agency
Other Desirable Skills and Characteristics
- Strong communication skills to confidently explain information and converse with families
- Strong organizational skills to support case management duties
- A teamwork mindset to collaborate with other clinicians
- A willingness to learn and grow
Things to Know
- Beacon places a high value on providing excellent training and support to new clinicians
- We believe in fair compensation and incentives for exceptional work
- We provide a degree of flexibility in scheduling so clinicians can balance the demands of work and home
Working Conditions
- Services are delivered in family homes and daycare settings. This position will require some travel between locations, within a limited region.
Work Hours
- Various session times, generally between 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Please visit our website at www.beaconct.org to learn more about our organization!
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