Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job description

ABOUT MOCO MOVEMENT CENTER

MOCO Movement Center is a private pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy practice located in Kensington, MD. At MOCO, we apply therapy in the real occupations of childhood, such as rock-climbing, ice-skating, music, sports, climbing over obstacle courses, and more. In order to support participation in real-life activities we use our amazing 5,000 square foot gym full of ever-changing giant obstacle courses, a synthetic ice rink, classroom-style musical instruments, and two styles of climbing walls. Our partnerships with community sites allow us to get our kids out of the clinic and into the real world during sessions. We target our therapeutic goals through activities that are high-interest for the child and that have opportunities for life-long participation. Our aide model pairs therapists with aides who are often clinical professions students and who are knowledgeable in 1 or more of our high-interest activities. Our aides can partner with the therapist to match therapy goals to the steps in learning a specific activity, can act as a “near-peer” model for our clients as they work on new skills, and can work directly with the client while our therapists step back from a session to consult with parents and/or observe to reassess the child’s needs. The working environment at MOCO is very supportive and open. We provide direct interdisciplinary mentorship with our therapy director each week. As a team, we are invested deeply in learning and growing together through examination of new literature and discussion of interventions. We look forward to welcoming new therapists into this wonderful team!

MOCO Movement Center is a peanut free facility.

MOCO Movement Center is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected

Responsibilities

Essential functions include completing therapy evaluations and providing interventions in alignment with the therapeutic goals and with the MOCO mission and values.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be require to perform additional, position-specific duties:

• Must be able to incorporate fun and creativity in goal-focused activities
• Performing examination/evaluation/assessment in a technically competent manner.
• Designing a plan of care that integrates: goals, treatment outcomes, and discharge plan
• Provide competent and on-going therapy on an outpatient basis on-site at MOCO sites, in the community at partner sites and/or in the client’s natural environment (home).
• Provide direct supervision to therapy aides.
• Adheres to the regulatory, ethical, and clinical practice standards as described by the Ethics Board, Regulatory Board, and Department of Health Regulations for your specific discipline.
• Communicate in ways that are congruent with the situational needs including communicating observations regarding the patient’s progress, lack of progress, goals to the client and family, as well as in reports, daily notes and in evaluations, etc.
• Document each therapy session for each client as a “Daily Note” in the electronic medical record.
• Document periodic progress and updates to the plan of care in a “Progress Note” in the electronic medical record as appropriate to each client and case.
• Produce additional documentation to support and justify the delivery of therapy services
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers and facilitate teamwork wherever services are being provided.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural styles, values, and needs.
• Adapting delivery of care to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences including personal identity, sensory systems, personality, physical factors, cognitive factors, learning styles, and personal values/preferences.
• Incorporating an understanding of economic factors in the delivery of services (authorizations, reimbursement, timing of sessions, etc.) and maintains compliance with productivity standards
• Performs other duties as assigned or required as a natural course of employment in the Company.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Cleared/Clean Maryland License to practice in your discipline or eligibility for Maryland licensure
• A Cleared / Clean DOJ / FBI background check
• Completion of any required continuing education or certifications necessary to practice in your discipline in the state of Maryland
• Desire and willingness to learn and grow as part of a dynamic team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 1 year of full-time pediatric practice experience or equivalent
• Advanced training or education in general pediatric practice or specialized area of pediatric practice
• Experience in hospital-level/ inpatient rehabilitation therapy services

Knowledge of:

• common pediatric health and developmental conditions
• current evidence in pediatric therapy practice
• interventions and assessment tools appropriate to the pediatric and young adult population (0-21)
• Neuro-Diversity Affirming models of care

Skills:

• ability to assess and treat a variety of pediatric clients
• ability to communicate interpersonally with a variety of stakeholders (colleagues, families, etc.)
• flexibility and willingness to engage with problem solving
• creative thinking
• ability to navigate gym equipment
• ability to perform the physical functions necessary for pediatric sessions in a dynamic environment including but not limited to squatting, spotting/supporting clients of various sizes and ages, kneeling, moving to and from the floor, prolonged standing, repetitive movements, lifting weights of various amounts (not to exceed 25 lbs.), sitting on floor, bending, walking, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Work Location: In person