Job Title: Occupational Therapist Consultant
Company: The Baroco Corporation
Location: On site - Oxford, MA (with future expansion to Worcester program)
Pay: $75/hour
Schedule: 4-6 hours per month (hours are flexible but must be during program operating hours M-F 8:00-4:00)
About Baroco:
Since 1983, Baroco has been helping individuals with disabilities contribute and participate in their communities. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to succeed through personal achievement and build lasting relationships. Together we bridge the gap between ability and opportunity by celebrating everyone’s unique contributions to inspire a brighter future.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Occupational Therapy (OT) Consultant to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in occupational therapy practice, with a focus on assisting individuals with disabilities. As an OT Consultant, you will deliver expert guidance on therapy interventions, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize individual outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ functional abilities, including activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and cognitive skills.
- Assist clients with ADLs to promote independence and improve quality of life through targeted interventions.
- Collaborate with speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and medical professionals to ensure holistic care for individuals with complex needs.
- Support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders, and disabilities by designing specialized intervention strategies.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and manage electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provide guidance on physiology and anatomy relevant to therapy techniques and patient care strategies.
- Participate in case management activities to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain professional certification, if appropriate, and submit a copy of the certificate(s) upon hire and when it’s renewed.
- Complete Service Needs Assessments for all consumers in all designated programs. Design, write, and monitor goals and objectives in your domain for each Day Habilitation Service Plan.
- Attend consumer meetings as needed.
- Develop and conduct staff training as needed.
- Review all consumers’ goals and objectives semi-annually and sign the semi-annual reviews. In addition, sign admission reviews, Core team signoffs and other documents as outlined in the MassHealth Day Habilitation Regulations.
- Make recommendations for consumers’ programming and teaching strategies.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Write guidelines as needed and in-service staff on the proper implementation.
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions.
- Proficiency in medical documentation and electronic health records (EHR) management systems.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach toward patient care.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (bilingual skills preferred)
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and individuals
- Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and ethical practice
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Medium physical demand (up to 40 lbs.) may assist with lifts and transfers
- Indoor work environment with typical program-related noise
- Ability to organize, plan, and complete tasks independently
- Strong judgment, problem-solving, safety awareness, communication and clinical decision-making skills
Baroco Corporation partners with independent contractors to provide specialized therapeutic services within our day habilitation sites. We welcome qualified independent contractors to provide services under a 1099 contractor arrangement. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, professional licensing (as applicable), and business expenses. Payment is made in accordance with the Independent Contractor Agreement upon receipt of invoices.
If you have a heart for service and a desire to create positive change, this could be the perfect role for you!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Baroco Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Opportunity Contracting Organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any protected status.
Selected applicants will be required to successfully pass all required state and federal background checks.
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Oxford, MA 01540 (Required)
Work Location: In person
