Description

Lead Occupational Therapist

At Monkey Mouths, our Mission is to Love Others Well.  We strive for excellence in everything we do. By focusing on “Family First”, providing exceptional care, and fostering teams driven by integrity, respect, and compassion - we can achieve best outcomes in all situations.  Your positive contribution to our culture is what allows our clinics to thrive.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Lead Occupational Therapist to join our team. Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience with pediatrics from ages birth-21
• A wide variety of experience with differing diagnoses, treatment strategies and approaches (Autism, Apraxia, ADHD, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay and Torticollis…)
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or mentorship role
• A strong continuing education resume
• The aspiration to be a part of a heart-based, values-driven practice that improves children’s lives daily
• The desire to learn and grow in a fun, yet professional environment alongside other initiative-taking and independent professionals
• The ability to provide top-quality care to patients from all walks of life
   

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Including but not limited to:

Lead Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to OT’s to enhance professional development and care.
• Function as a liaison between OT departments and other healthcare teams
• Observe Evaluations and review documentation of new OT’s and provide feedback
• Provide support for observations between team members
• Promote collaboration within the team
• Willingness to support other nearby clinic locations for OT leadership when needed (Frisco)
• Proactively engage with OT team members to identify needs regarding client care, progress, and discharge planning
• Screen and interview prospective new hires
   

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations to determine appropriate diagnoses and create an effective plan of care
• Perform Weekly Therapy Sessions using evidence-based practice
• Provide Parent Education and Home Programming following each therapy session
• Communicate relevant information with team members, families and patients – both verbally and in writing
• Document evaluations and therapy sessions accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure a clean and safe treatment space
• Collaborate with clinical team, administrative staff, and patient families to provide best care
• Refer to professionals outside our system when in the best interest of our patients and families
• Attend Weekly Round Table Meetings and other designated meetings for clinical growth, team building, and business practice
• Contribute to company growth by exploring and sharing ideas for innovative therapy models and special programs
• Pursue relevant continuing education to best serve our patient population
• Maximize efforts to achieve company productivity standards for potential bonus and flex time opportunities.
   

Administrative Duties:

• Proficiently utilize MS Office and other software systems
• Complete scheduling and documentation via EMR System
• Utilize payroll system to report time worked and request time off
• Submit weekly productivity stats
• Identify and review billing codes

Requirements

• Active licensing for the State of Texas
• A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience with pediatrics from ages birth-21
• A wide variety of experience with differing diagnoses, treatment strategies and approaches (Autism, Apraxia, ADHD, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay and Torticollis…)
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or mentorship role
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs