Occupational Therapist (OT)

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our professional team. 

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive every day towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve. 

The Occupational Therapist provides Occupational Therapy services to include evaluation and treatment to children ages birth to three with developmental delays and/or diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• 
  Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• 
  Licensure from the NM Board of Occupational Therapy

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  Knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy
• 
  Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• 
  Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
• 
  Effective oral and written communication
• 
  Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• 
  Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
• 
  Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• 
  Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation available during working hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The OT will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. 
   Administering standardized assessment tests within their professional scope of practice
2. 
   Become IDA certified and participate in evaluations as requested
3. 
   Developing appropriate and thorough recommendations
4. 
   Presenting diagnostic findings completely and accurately
5. 
   Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy
6. 
   Seeking appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies.
7. 
   Developing theoretically sound plans describing objectives and procedures for treatment
8. 
   Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the child
9. 
   Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
10. 
    Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
11. 
    Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives.
12. 
    Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the family
13. 
    Planning for discharge of the child
14. 
    Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary.
15. 
    Attending the following meetings:
16. 
    Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meeting(TTCM’s)
17. 
    Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP’s)
18. 
    Periodic Reviews
19. 
    Annual Reviews
20. 
    Transition meetings/conferences
21. 
    Fulfilling Team Lead duties as identified on the IFSP for a select number of children on

assigned caseload.

1. 
   If supervising COTA’s attending and participation the evaluation process for the COTA caseload
2. 
   Including the family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the child and family.
3. 
   Other duties as assigned.

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The OT will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by:

1. 
   Carrying a caseload of 27 therapy hours per week equating to 1296 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent
2. 
   Providing services according to child’s IFSP

<