Full-Time Occupational Therapist
The The Shafer Center in Owings Mills is seeking a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist who is eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of extraordinary children. This is a full-time opportunity offering comprehensive benefits.
We specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and young adults with autism spectrum and related disorders. Through a whole-child approach, we focus on maximizing each individual’s strengths and potential. Our commitment to maintaining small caseloads and fostering an interdisciplinary team model allows us to deliver thoughtful, collaborative care that truly changes lives.
At The Shafer Center, we are proud to cultivate a supportive work environment and a passionate, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in care.
Essential Job Duties of the Occupational Therapist:
- Evaluate client needs and develop plan of care
- Design and implement creative, innovative, and individualized treatment plans
- Write comprehensive evaluations and follow-up reports to include information about current levels of ability and recommendations for intervention when required
- Document aspects of care and meet service standards such as SOAP notes, billing forms, progress updates, reports, and other documents
- Provide quarterly written progress using data collection procedures
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings to include writing goals, objectives, annual reports and providing support and training to client families and caregivers
- Promote generalization as an outcome of intervention to other settings including the classroom and to the client’s home environment
- Develop sensory plans and diets as needed
- Provide training to staff and caregivers as needed
- Participate with an interdisciplinary team to collaborate and develop a comprehensive
plan of care for clients including implementing behavior intervention plans
- Adhere to professional code of ethics
Requirements:
- Master’s degree from accredited university or college
- At least one year of related pediatric experience is preferred
- Current MD license or eligible to attain one
Benefits offered:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
- Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Owings Mills, MD 21117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Owings Mills, MD 21117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
