Dayforce
KidStart Clinical- Occupational Therapist-FT-GLOW
Dayforce, Morristown, New Jersey, United States, 13792
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Summary:
Occupational Therapists at KidStart work in both the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs. They plan and implement therapy programs to facilitate the development of sensory-motor function in young children with special needs. Clinicians practice in a variety of locations including home, community and center-based settings. OTs conduct screenings and evaluations of infants and children to assess fine motor and sensory development. They provide feeding therapy and act as a feeding resource for classroom teams. They complete necessary written documentation including session notes, progress updates, annual reviews and evaluations. They act as a team member providing valuable input and ideas to create the best program possible for each child. IFSP and IEP development includes setting goals and objectives to monitor progress. Clinicians instruct parents/caregivers and other staff members in therapeutic techniques, as well as reinforcement of therapy skills. They also provide supervision and feedback to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and Student Occupational Therapists as requested.
Essential Functions:
Reviews medical reports, psychological reports, social history and other pertinent records of referred childrenEvaluates children using observation of student and administration of standardized/non-standardized assessments, in order to identify developmental levelsEvaluates fine motor skills, reflex development, developmental milestones, range of motion, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular components of sensory-motor abilities, posture, oral motor skills, visual motor skills, and the effectiveness of treatment for future planningAnalyzes evaluation results to determine need for intervention and to develop therapy goals and treatment plansImplements therapy programs including principles of normal sensory-motor development and other appropriate intervention techniquesPrepares and presents home programs for children's families/caregiversCompletes necessary documentation of assessments and interventions in a timely fashion, including daily session notes, progress updates, on-going assessments and formal evaluationsPrepares, presents and coordinates annual goals and short-term performance objectives of the therapy program as a part of the IEP and IFSP, and in conjunction with the classroom team programDetermines need for, fabricates or recommends appropriate adaptive modifications, equipment, orthoses or other devices needed by the child to maximize motor function. Instructs the child, family and staff in its proper use. If needed, assists families in ordering equipmentMaintains therapy department materials, equipment and inventoryMaintains records regarding consultation with physicians, family, staff and other professionalsKeeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice, agency policies, rules and regulationsAttends continuing education seminars, as needed, to obtain required CEUs for licensureMaintains current certification or licensure as required by state regulationsParticipates in team meetings when requestedProvides parent education/training to all program families as neededPrepares and participates in staff inservice educational programs related to therapy principles and concepts when requestedFollows the policy of confidentiality regarding child/family informationParticipates in quality assurance and compliance activities as requiredCompletes agency trainings as requiredConducts self to promote and implement the mission, philosophy and policies of the agencyCompletes other tasks as assigned by the Program VP or Clinical DirectorNon-Essential Functions:
Provides for own professional growth by participating in seminars, conferences, courses and in-servicesProvides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants as required in the implementation of COTA practice, including initial and on-going visits, reviewing and co-signing session notes, writing orders and reviewing progress reportsProvides mentorship of Student Occupational Therapists and follows college recommendationsOrients and instructs assistants, aides, volunteers and internsAttends department meeting and monthly all-staff meetings, including in-person training programsReporting Responsibilities:
Clinical Director
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises:
COTA, as requested by Clinical Director
Student Occupational Therapists, as requested by Clinical Director
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrates positive interaction skills with children/their caregivers and colleaguesExcellent report writing and organization skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of different backgrounds and abilitiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to maintain composure under pressure and maintain a professional appearanceEffective facilitation & presentation skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as the ability to grasp other required computer systemsAbility to adjust to ideas, technologies, activities, etc.Strong time management skillsMust exhibit good judgment in matters concerning the health and safety of childrenPhysical Requirements:
Ability to use standard office equipment including personal computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.Must be able to drive a vehicleMust be able to sit for extended periods of timeMust have the physical abilities and stamina to participate in children's play and sustain active work throughout the day. Work with children requires:Ability to walk or run quicklyAbility sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of timeAbility to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to maintain eye contact with childrenAbility to move between sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting, stooping and standing while working with childrenAbility to walk on rough or uneven groundAbility to lift children (30lb min.)Ability to manipulate and carry large therapy equipment including therapy balls, barrels, bolsters and bags of toysAbility to maintain the safety of the environment and childrenMust be able to move quickly and react calmly in response to an emergencyWorking Conditions:
Working conditions are typical for a childcare settingExposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious material and communicable diseasesMinimum Qualifications:
Licensed and registered as an Occupational Therapist in New York State
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Master's Degree or equivalent is required
Demonstrates ability to drive and possesses a valid NYS Driver's License.Pediatric experience preferred
Summary:
Occupational Therapists at KidStart work in both the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs. They plan and implement therapy programs to facilitate the development of sensory-motor function in young children with special needs. Clinicians practice in a variety of locations including home, community and center-based settings. OTs conduct screenings and evaluations of infants and children to assess fine motor and sensory development. They provide feeding therapy and act as a feeding resource for classroom teams. They complete necessary written documentation including session notes, progress updates, annual reviews and evaluations. They act as a team member providing valuable input and ideas to create the best program possible for each child. IFSP and IEP development includes setting goals and objectives to monitor progress. Clinicians instruct parents/caregivers and other staff members in therapeutic techniques, as well as reinforcement of therapy skills. They also provide supervision and feedback to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and Student Occupational Therapists as requested.
Essential Functions:
Reviews medical reports, psychological reports, social history and other pertinent records of referred childrenEvaluates children using observation of student and administration of standardized/non-standardized assessments, in order to identify developmental levelsEvaluates fine motor skills, reflex development, developmental milestones, range of motion, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular components of sensory-motor abilities, posture, oral motor skills, visual motor skills, and the effectiveness of treatment for future planningAnalyzes evaluation results to determine need for intervention and to develop therapy goals and treatment plansImplements therapy programs including principles of normal sensory-motor development and other appropriate intervention techniquesPrepares and presents home programs for children's families/caregiversCompletes necessary documentation of assessments and interventions in a timely fashion, including daily session notes, progress updates, on-going assessments and formal evaluationsPrepares, presents and coordinates annual goals and short-term performance objectives of the therapy program as a part of the IEP and IFSP, and in conjunction with the classroom team programDetermines need for, fabricates or recommends appropriate adaptive modifications, equipment, orthoses or other devices needed by the child to maximize motor function. Instructs the child, family and staff in its proper use. If needed, assists families in ordering equipmentMaintains therapy department materials, equipment and inventoryMaintains records regarding consultation with physicians, family, staff and other professionalsKeeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice, agency policies, rules and regulationsAttends continuing education seminars, as needed, to obtain required CEUs for licensureMaintains current certification or licensure as required by state regulationsParticipates in team meetings when requestedProvides parent education/training to all program families as neededPrepares and participates in staff inservice educational programs related to therapy principles and concepts when requestedFollows the policy of confidentiality regarding child/family informationParticipates in quality assurance and compliance activities as requiredCompletes agency trainings as requiredConducts self to promote and implement the mission, philosophy and policies of the agencyCompletes other tasks as assigned by the Program VP or Clinical DirectorNon-Essential Functions:
Provides for own professional growth by participating in seminars, conferences, courses and in-servicesProvides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants as required in the implementation of COTA practice, including initial and on-going visits, reviewing and co-signing session notes, writing orders and reviewing progress reportsProvides mentorship of Student Occupational Therapists and follows college recommendationsOrients and instructs assistants, aides, volunteers and internsAttends department meeting and monthly all-staff meetings, including in-person training programsReporting Responsibilities:
Clinical Director
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises:
COTA, as requested by Clinical Director
Student Occupational Therapists, as requested by Clinical Director
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrates positive interaction skills with children/their caregivers and colleaguesExcellent report writing and organization skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of different backgrounds and abilitiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to maintain composure under pressure and maintain a professional appearanceEffective facilitation & presentation skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as the ability to grasp other required computer systemsAbility to adjust to ideas, technologies, activities, etc.Strong time management skillsMust exhibit good judgment in matters concerning the health and safety of childrenPhysical Requirements:
Ability to use standard office equipment including personal computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.Must be able to drive a vehicleMust be able to sit for extended periods of timeMust have the physical abilities and stamina to participate in children's play and sustain active work throughout the day. Work with children requires:Ability to walk or run quicklyAbility sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of timeAbility to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to maintain eye contact with childrenAbility to move between sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting, stooping and standing while working with childrenAbility to walk on rough or uneven groundAbility to lift children (30lb min.)Ability to manipulate and carry large therapy equipment including therapy balls, barrels, bolsters and bags of toysAbility to maintain the safety of the environment and childrenMust be able to move quickly and react calmly in response to an emergencyWorking Conditions:
Working conditions are typical for a childcare settingExposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious material and communicable diseasesMinimum Qualifications:
Licensed and registered as an Occupational Therapist in New York State
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Master's Degree or equivalent is required
Demonstrates ability to drive and possesses a valid NYS Driver's License.Pediatric experience preferred