Competence across all age groups due to diverse clientele.
Focus on neonate, pediatric, adolescent populations, and some adults with disabilities.
Experience in program development and performance improvement measures.
Minimum Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy; MA/MS preferred.
Five years of licensed experience in Occupational Therapy, preferably in pediatrics.
Responsibilities
Oversee a major clinical component including scheduling and quality assurance.
Screen, evaluate, and treat students according to their IEPs.
Supervise fieldwork students and occupational therapy staff.
Maintain documentation including reports and billing per school and state guidelines.
Instruct parents and caregivers on home therapy techniques.
Participate in interdisciplinary orientation and teaching programs.
Assist in developing clinical policies and procedures specific to program areas.
Benefits
Access to professional development programs.
Opportunity to supervise and mentor students and staff.
Involvement in interdisciplinary training and collaboration.
Support for maintaining certification in PCM or CPI training.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Occupational Therapist IV will evaluate and subsequently plan and execute programs for children with neuro-motor, sensory integration, autism, developmental delay and emotional disturbances. The OT IV will work with and supervise occupational therapists and assistants and participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and trainees. The OT IV will consistently maintain appropriate student and department records. Administrative supervisory responsibilities include ensuring compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, performance appraisals, goals setting, progressive discipline, work/leave schedules and day-to-day workplace interventions and problem resolution. Responsible for at least one specific clinical/research/administrative component within the Department.
This is a 12-month/ 2080 hour position.
Responsibilities
Will be responsible for at least one major clinical component including scheduling, development, program implementation and supervision, and quality assurance.
Screen, evaluate and treat students per their IEP.
Supervises fieldwork students, and occupational therapists and assistants.
Maintains written documentation, including student reports, progress notes, billing and IEP documentation according to the procedures of the school and Maryland OT guidelines.
Instructs parents and caregivers in home therapy techniques to encourage generalization of skills.
Will participate in the interdisciplinary orientation and teaching programs of the school.
Assists in the development of school documentation, clinical policies and procedures specific to program areas
Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Participates in the planning and executing programs for personal and professional growth and development.
Qualifications
*Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
*Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
Ability to provide program development, evaluation, and performance improvement/ performance improvement measures within the school program area.
EDUCATION:
Baccalaureate Degree minimum or a basic Masters in Occupational Therapy (MA/MS in OT preferred)
EXPERIENCE:
Five years licensed experience in Occupational Therapy is required Experience in pediatrics and school based treatment preferred but not required.
RELATED TRAINING:
PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the "Practitioner" level or higher for PCM, although Practitioner II certification is highly preferred) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.
Eligible for licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Maryland.
Minimum pay range
USD $95,340.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $111,504.00/Yr.
About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, that provides inpatient and outpatient medical care, community services, and school-based programs for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, as well as disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute's patient care programs offer an interdisciplinary approach to treatment that integrates care from physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators. The Institute's research programs focus on the development of new treatments and therapies for pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute's professional training programs provide education and training to healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers in the field of pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
