Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Department: Early Childhood (EC) Services

Reports To: Regional Director and MECA Management Team

Position

Description: Provides Occupational Therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to children ages birth to three with developmental delays and/or diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and

Experience: Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Licensure from the NM Board of Occupational Therapy

General

Requirements:

· Knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy

· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows

· Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.

· Effective oral and written communication

· Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills

· Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.

· Exercise a high level of confidentiality.

· Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation available during working hours

HIPAA Protected Information Access

Patient information is to be held strictly confidential. During the time of employment as well as after termination of employment with MECA Therapies, each employee agrees to hold in absolute confidence all information regarding MECA services.

Any patient information obtained while an employee of this therapy practice shall remain confidential except to the extent allowed by MECA Therapies HIPAA Policy and as part of the employee’s job description.

Employees will discuss any questions or concerns they have with their supervisor or the practice’s Privacy Officer. Any employee, who is not sure whether certain patient information should be released, will not release the information until discussing the circumstances with their supervisor and/or the Privacy Officer.

In the event it is discovered patient information may have been used or disclosed inappropriately, every employee is expected to notify their supervisor or the Privacy Officer. Supervisors will report such events to the Privacy Officer so that immediate and proper steps may be taken to mitigate/minimize any adverse effects to the patient.

Employees will not face retribution solely for reporting suspected misuse or inappropriate disclosure of patient information to their supervisor or the Privacy Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The OT will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice

2. Become IDA certified and participate in evaluations as requested

3. Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations

4. Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately

5. Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy

6. Seeking appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies.

7. Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment

8. Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the child

9. Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy

10. Recording and tracking daily progress accurately

11. Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives.

12. Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the family

13. Planning for discharge of the child

14. Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary.

15. Attending the following meetings:

a. Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meeting(TTCM’s)

b. Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP’s)

c. Periodic Reviews

d. Annual Reviews

e. Transition meetings/conferences

16. Fulfilling Team Lead duties as identified on the IFSP for a select number of children on

assigned caseload.

17. If supervising COTA’s attending and participation the evaluation process for the COTA caseload

18. Including the family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the child and family.

19. Other duties as assigned.

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The OT will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by:

1. Carrying a caseload of 27 therapy hours per week equating to 1296 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent

2. Providing services according to child’s IFSP

PRODUCTIVITY

The OT will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Management.

1. Achieving 90% performance goal

DOCUMENTATION

The OT will accurately collect data for the child and families served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

1. Documenting therapy sessions and progress at the time of visit and is to be submitted daily

2. Completing progress notes with IFSP team at 6-month review TTCM meetings

3. Documenting TTCM meetings

4. Completing FIT evaluation reports within 3 business days

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The OT will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the child/family. The OT must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well as trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or company by adhering to the following:

1. Consulting and providing in-house trainings to other staff members.

2. Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board

3. Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings

SUPERVISION

Licensed OT’s may be asked to provide supervision for COTA’s, and /or Student Interns/Observers. Supervision will be provided according to the MECA OT supervision guide and the New Mexico OT licensing board guidelines.

1. Providing Supervision to a COTA, Student or Intern/Observer as assigned

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The OT will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following:

1. Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times.

2. Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures.