What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Occupational Therapist (OTR L) position at delbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services?
Job Summary :
The Lead Occupational Therapist (OTR / L) provides clinical supervision to COTA's in the Learning Centers and Transitional Academy, as well as guidance and direction to the Floating Occupational therapist. In addition, the Lead OTR / L will offer focused, individualized educational and clinical programming at the needed locations.
This is an exempt position, 40 hours a week that may require some weekend and evening work. The Lead Occupational Therapist reports directly to the assigned Director of Education. The Lead OTR / L will work in collaboration with the Directors of Education.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Conduct OT screens and appropriate evaluations, interpret evaluation information, prepare written reports with recommendations, and complete treatment planning for students.
- Supervise and evaluate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and Floating occupational therapist to facilitate Occupational Therapy (OT) treatment in a safe, therapeutic, and effective manner.
- Design and follow an individualized Supervision Plan for each COTA in accordance with AOTA guidelines including direct and indirect supervision strategies.
- Meet with COTA's on a monthly basis to review evaluation results, goals, objectives, and intervention plans for each student.
- Supervise OT or COTA students, as assigned, while they are completing fieldwork experiences as assigned.
- Assess the OT department for program development and make recommendations to the Supervisors.
- Review and edit all OT educational reports completed by COTAs.
- Provide education and feedback on all COTA documentation as required.
- Attend and participate in all educational meetings, as needed, including but not limited to, PPT's, certified staff meetings, and informal team meetings.
- Follow all ethical and professional guidelines put forth by the agency, the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association, National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and state of CT licensure board.
- Meet biweekly with supervisors for general supervision, program development, and COTA staff educational needs, as recommended by the AOTA, NBCOT, and State of CT licensure board.
- Review inventory and order necessary equipment for serving the young people.
- Complete clinical and administrative duties as required, including billing and Medicaid.
- Facilitate training in Dysphagia and Medical Lecture in coordination with the Training Academy as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisors.
- Meets with vice president for education and / or Executive vice President on an as needed basis.
Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications :
