Occupational Therapist – Children Services – Birth to Three
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides a combination of occupational therapy services and case management to eligible infants and toddlers and their families; providing therapeutic and educational intervention to promote development and functional participation within a natural environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
– Provides direct occupational therapy services to Birth to 3 clients in the clients’ homes, daycare, and other natural environments using a primary coach approach.
– Completes a plan of care with therapy goals and therapeutic strategies. Sends plan of care and evaluation summary to the child’s primary care physician and obtains a plan of care with physician signature for all direct occupational therapy services.
– Provides service coordination/case management to families of children found eligible for Birth to 3 services; performs intake visits; requests medical orders needed for evaluations; schedules and attends client evaluations and IFSP meetings; develop transition plans with families; notify schools in a timely manner; schedule and attend transition meetings; completes billing for service coordination services; maintains client records.
– Provides ongoing monitoring, enhancement, and training of Birth to 3 program requirements.
– Participates in community organizational group as a representative of the Birth to 3 programs and presents for in service and educational purposes on the Birth to 3 Program to community programs as requested.
– Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
– Master’s Degree in an accredited occupational therapy program OR Bachelor’s degree in an accredited occupational therapy program and grandfathered by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education to practice.
– State of Wisconsin Occupational Therapist License.
– Previous work experience in child development.
– Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a caregiver and criminal background check.
Expected Pay Range: $67,186 – $76,012/year
Full Pay Range: $67,186 – $93,601/year
Department: Health and Human Services – Children Services
FTE: 1.0
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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