Occupational Therapist

Description

Sasco River Center is an innovative, family-centered, multidisciplinary practice offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapy services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. We specialize in collaborative and comprehensive testing, psychotherapy and sensory processing.

• POSITION: Occupational Therapist (Entry-Level / Licensed)
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week (22-25 client-facing; 12-15 administrative/note-taking)    Tuesday-Saturday with evening/after school availability   
• REPORTS TO: Supervisor (as assigned)

Requirements:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Connecticut
• Ability to conduct occupational therapy evaluation, assessment and evidence-based OT interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, including sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and ADL training
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must maintain valid licensure
• Ability to commute to both Darien and Wilton locations
• Compassionate, empathetic, and caring demeanor

Duties:

• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults (target of 25 client hours per week)
• Dedicate 15 hours per week to administrative duties, including documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and communication with families, multidisciplinary team members, schools, and outside providers as needed
• Maintain accurate and complete case records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Participate in scheduling of clients
• Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, grand rounds and case consultations
• Stay current with evidence-based OT practices and participate in professional development. Present new information to the department/clinic as appropriate
• Set up the gym for evaluations/sessions and maintain a clean gym environment after each therapy session/day
• Adhere to all Sasco written, oral, and safety policies and procedures
• Promote and embrace diversity and inclusion among the Sasco team and the communities we serve
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as required.

Pay And Benefits

• Salary $70,000