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Occupational Therapist - KDC Therapies

Kennedy-Donovan Center • Yarmouth, MA • Posted 8 days ago

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The Occupational Therapist role at KDC Therapies involves screening, assessments, and ongoing service coordination for children aged 0-18 requiring specialized occupational services. This part-time position offers flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and Saturdays, and provides professional development opportunities. The role is based in a fully equipped space and aims to empower and support individuals and families to meet their full potential.

Responsibilities

  • Screening, assessments, and ongoing service coordination according to agency standards.
  • Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries
  • Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child's care
  • Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress

Qualifications

Required

  • Must possess a current Massachusetts OT License
  • Preference for 2 or more years' experience with target age group
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Express excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Proficient with technology (i.e. computers, phone, internet)
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Full Job Description

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive; no matter the circumstances.

About the Occupational Therapist role:

Started as an extension of our Birth to 3 family centered intervention, KDC Therapies blends the philosophy of parent coaching and the convenience of medical model therapies. Our fully equipped space is appropriate for children 0-18 who require specialized occupational services. In addition to on-the-job learning, KDC offers professional development activities and training necessary to maintain relevant certification/licensure in accordance with your professional discipline.

Schedule: Part-Time and FFS Available!

+ Monday-Friday 2:30 pm - 7 pm, available

+ and Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm, available

+ Morning sessions also available!

We are looking for people who:

+ Must possess a current Massachusetts OT License, required.

+ Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required.

The physical requirements for the Occupational Therapist role:

+ Frequent movement within classroom including but not limited to kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of students

+ Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment

+ Ability to lift 50 pounds alone, 51+ pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment

+ Ability to physically assist individuals as determined by their needs

+ Ability to tolerate significant amounts of walking, standing, and sitting

In this Occupational Therapist role, you'll get to:

+ Screening, assessments, and ongoing service coordination according to agency standards.

+ Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries

+ Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child's care

+ Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress

+ This role allows for flexibility

KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!

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