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Occupational Therapist (Waco, TX)
The Occupational Therapist performs professional and highly technical developmental rehabilitation services in the Klaras Center for Families Program. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. May supervise the work of others.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Position: 772
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a qualified local government entity that may qualify employees for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (subject to certain requirements and guidelines being met by the employee based on this government program). There is no guarantee of this program for all employees.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Administers developmental rehabilitation activities and assesses the needs of clients.
- Develops treatment strategies and plans.
- Carries out treatment strategies.
- Assists in planning and developing in-service training programs.
- May oversee and coordinate specialized programs and projects.
- May supervise the work of others.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Experience in therapeutic rehabilitation work.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university program with major course work in one of the recognized therapeutic rehabilitation activities is preferred.
- Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
- Two years working with children required.
- Must have experience in clinical documentation.
- Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of therapy principles and techniques related to occupational therapy as they relate to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.
- Skill in the use of therapeutic equipment, materials and tools.
- Ability to administer therapy programs, to develop and conduct assessments, to coordinate program activities, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
- Must have and maintain a level of general health which permits the performance of job duties.
- Physically must be able to sit, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and carry educational materials in and out of home/child care settings.
- Local travel 50% Regional travel 50%
- Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Must have excellent time management skills and excellent organization/filing skills.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Position: 772
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a qualified local government entity that may qualify employees for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (subject to certain requirements and guidelines being met by the employee based on this government program). There is no guarantee of this program for all employees.
Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a full time position