Occupational Therapist

Company: Joe's Kids, Inc.
Location: Warsaw
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description INTRINSIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide screenings, evaluations, and other occupational therapy services to children for the purpose of rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health promotion. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: -- Evaluate children and develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets -- Provide assessments, treatments, instructions and other occupational therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per Indiana statute. -- Maintain timely, thorough, and confidential documentation of initial evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge notes. -- Educate families/caregivers and promote follow through of home exercise programs to assist children in achieving their functional goals. -- Refer families/caregivers to other community resources as needed. -- Participate in conferences, training, and continuing education to further improve clinical skills. -- Collaborate with therapy team and attend team meetings. -- Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel and ensure proper and adequate supervision of them. -- Supervise student fieldwork experiences including: provision of services, record keeping, and other assigned duties. -- Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of the clinic---s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures. Company Description Joe---s Kids provides physical, occupational and speech therapy for special kids with special needs. We serve children with a wide variety of ability levels and diagnoses including: sensory processing disorders, autism, hypotonia, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, brain injury, speech delay, dysphagia, and other genetic, neurological and orthopedic conditions. Our mission is to help each child reach their full potential and support and educate their parents along the way. We are known for the high quality of care that we provide to our community---s children and the staff developed core values that drive everything we do: Compassion Relationships Dedication Communication Education Reputation

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