Occupational Therapist- Contractor

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationMain Office Sheridan - Austin, TXPosition TypeContractorEducation LevelMastersJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesWho We Are?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.