Upon intake; review each child’s assessments and other related documentation provided to determine the child’s current needs.
Provide an initial Occupational Therapy evaluation for each child, as needed, in consultation with the Senior OT Clinician.
Collaborate with the clinical team to create a treatment plan for each child, including identifying specific occupational therapy related goals.
Provide direct occupational therapy services to autistic children utilizing a developmental approach to work towards each child’s goals and to strengthen developmental foundations.
Monitor each child’s progress on an ongoing basis. Record session notes in the child’s Electronic Health Record and communicate progress to other members of the team, including the parents.
Participate in team meetings and ongoing supervision.
Provide ongoing mentoring and support to new OTs as they join the team.

Requirements:

Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Completion of supervised fieldwork
Strong desire to learn the Developmental Model through training, observation and reflection
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum
Ability to work seamlessly and respectfully on a trans-disciplinary team

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