Academy Occupational Therapist
hace 6 días
Gilbert
Job Description Make a Real Impact Every Day! At Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), we believe in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, support, and compassion. Key Responsibilities: • Evaluate learners using standardized assessments, observation, interviews, record review, and clinical judgment to determine strengths, needs, and areas for intervention when acting in a Supervisory role for any assigned assistants., • Develop, implement, monitor, and revise, educational supports, consultative recommendations, and therapeutic interventions within the therapist's licensed scope of practice, ensuring alignment with transdisciplinary goals and learner outcomes., • Provide consultation, classroom-based supports, and group programming based on learner and organizational needs., • Integrate therapeutic strategies into Academy environments to support participation, independence, communication, motor skills, sensory regulation, and functional performance while promoting generalization across environments., • Maintain classroom schedules and provide structured and informal observations, coaching, modeling, and consultation to academy staff to ensure carryover of therapeutic strategies., • Provide short-term individual consultative support and targeted interventions when clinically indicated to address emerging needs., • Assist with development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of ILP goals associated with designated discipline and transdisciplinary treatment objectives., • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate progress, inform clinical decision-making, adjust interventions, and complete all required documentation, including daily reflections, progress reports, clinical records, and billing documentation, as applicable., • Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with families, caregivers, educational staff, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care., • Participate in ILP meetings, case reviews, consultations, and required organizational meetings, contributing clinical insight and recommendations., • Develop and deliver staff training, professional development, and discipline-specific education to enhance staff competency and consistency of implementation., • Provide consultation on adaptive equipment, assistive technology, environmental modifications, and therapeutic supports, including assessment, implementation, staff training, and follow-up monitoring., • Utilize therapeutic and behavior support strategies consistent with organizational expectations and individualized behavior support plans., • Follow all organizational policies, professional standards, payer requirements, licensing regulations, and applicable laws., • Complete required trainings, fidelity assessments, continuing education, and maintain licensure and certifications., • Ensure incidents are documented, reported, and followed up on according to organizational policy and regulatory requirements., • Supervise assistants, students, interns, or trainees as applicable and consistent with licensure requirements., • Serve as a clinical resource through education, mentoring, consultation, and support to staff and team members., • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and organizational projects to enhance service delivery., • Maintain ethical and professional standards and perform duties safely., • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: • Graduate degree or doctoral degree, as required by the applicable therapy discipline, from an accredited educational program., • Current Arizona licensure (or license eligible, if permitted) in the applicable therapy discipline and maintenance of all required professional certifications consistent with the position., • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, licensing regulations, ethical standards, payer requirements, educational practices, and professional standards governing therapy services., • Experience working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities preferred; equivalent pediatric or clinical experience may be considered., • Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card., • Current CPR, First Aid, and Article 9 certification, and P.R.O.U.D. Certification or the ability to obtain within the required timeframe., • Understanding of developmental milestones, social skill deficits, maladaptive behaviors, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and collaborative interdisciplinary service delivery., • Strong clinical reasoning, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills., • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while exercising sound clinical judgment, maintaining professional boundaries, and promoting positive learner outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience providing therapy services within pediatric, educational, developmental disability, home, community-based, or interdisciplinary settings., • Experience developing and implementing treatment plans, Individual Learning Plan (ILP) goals, classroom supports, and consultative service models., • Experience conducting evaluations, standardized assessments, documentation, billing, payer authorization requirements, and progress reporting., • Experience providing classroom consultation, staff coaching, professional development, or discipline-specific trainings., • Experience supervising therapy assistants, students, interns, or clinical trainees, consistent with professional licensure requirements., • Knowledge of DES/DDD, AHCCCS, educational service models, and applicable payer requirements and service specifications., • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and diverse service environments., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), electronic medical record systems, and educational or clinical documentation platforms., • Professionalism, discretion, customer service, and the ability to establish positive working relationships with learners, families, staff, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams., • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing organizational priorities while supporting continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Physical Demands: This position requires a combination of routine administrative activity and occasional physical tasks. Employees must be able to: • Communicate clearly, and remain attentive to surroundings for extended periods, • Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, or reach as part of daily responsibilities, • Lift and move up to 50 pounds when assisting consumers with mobility, transfers, equipment, or program materials, • Push or move items up to 50 pounds, such as wheelchairs, furniture, or supplies, • Maintain adequate vision (close, distance, and peripheral) to complete job-related tasks safely and effectively Benefits Why You’ll Love Working at L.I.F.E.: Salary: $80,0000 10-month contract Sign on Commitment Bonus available from $2,500 to $5,000! Great Benefits: • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, • Spring, Fall and Winter Paid breaks, • 12 Paid Holidays, • PTO that grows with you: 2 weeks (3 after 2 years), • Wellness Program: earn rewards + insurance discounts, • 401K + Roth plans with company match, • Partial Paid FMLA, • This equates to an added 20 - 25% in potential benefits for total compensation. Awesome Perks: • 5 free L.I.F.E. shirts to start, with seasonal restocks, • Monthly cupcakes, football treats, and staff celebrations, • Employee of the Month gift + parking spot, • Birthday gifts + recognition for service milestones, • Department budgets for staff-requested items, • Discounted degree options + in-house trainings, • Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness (L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3)), • 10-acre facility with a thoughtfully designed and beautiful outdoor environment
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