PT Occupational Therapist

Theratime is currently looking for a Part-Time provider in the Sioux Falls area to join our team. Theratime is one of the leading private practice groups in Sioux Falls, supporting the area for the past 20 years. We provide services directly to clients in a variety of environments: our clinic, clients’ homes, schools/daycares, and also partner with medical clinics and other healthcare agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of individual therapy programs for children with special needs; helping children grow to their full potential under the companies’ core values of Excellence, Service and Dignity, in accordance with the state and federal regulatory licensing/certification and accreditation requirements. Position is open until filled. Benefits and competitive compensation packages available. Clinical Fellowship candidates may be accepted.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ abilities and develop customized treatment plans.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement individual and group therapy programs using evidence-based techniques and modalities.
• Communicate, consult, and collaborate with parents/guardians, support team members, educators, external agencies, and other professionals during therapy programs; this may include communicating professional recommendations, use of adaptive equipment, therapy techniques, home based exercises and providing regular updates on progress toward goals.
• Consult with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, primary nurses, and other healthcare professionals to meet the medical needs of individual clients.
• Prepare and maintain detailed and organized therapy records and agency documentation, follow agency infection control policies and procedures; and monitor condition and maintenance of patient adaptive equipment, recommending appropriate adjustments and improvements.
• Prepare and conduct professional in-services, programs, and marketing visits.
• Other related job duties may include: driving company vehicles to assigned locations within the Sioux Falls area, maintaining orderliness of assigned therapy areas, identifying needs for equipment and supplies, identifying repair and calibration of equipment, and completing equipment and supply requisitions.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Master’s degree in their respective field from an accredited school (Clinical Fellows may be considered)
• Valid South Dakota driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Certification from the respective SD board and experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Employees may be asked to complete Personal Crisis Management training.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Technical competence to use computers and electronic health record software utilized by the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of electronic medical documentation.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position has been evaluated as a Level I in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) definition of Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. Positions in this category may be required to perform tasks which may involve exposure to blood, potentially infectious body fluids, or hazardous waste.

A full range of body motion is also required; including the ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand and walk for extensive periods of time; push, pull and grasp items, finger dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and the ability to assist in lifting patients weighing up to 35 pounds, using proper body mechanics.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Regulatory Chart Audits and Reviews
• Safety Records
• Organizational Timelines/Deadlines
• Client Feedback/Goal Attainment
• Peer Feedback
• Clinical Competencies
• Adherence to Mission and Core Values

Contact Information:

Cory Faber, MA SLP CCC

[email protected]

Theratime

229 W. 39th St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Phone: 605 359-3842