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TLC’s mission is to empower individuals of all abilities to live their fullest life. Through a collaborative and engaging process throughout the organization, we have created the first three years of our strategic plan called Building Possibilities. Focused on three pillars: Quality, Access, and Equity, we are working toward a 20-year vision to create pathways to a world of possibilities. Founded as Tammy Lynn Center in 1969 by three local families committed to creating better options for their children, we are building on a 53-year    history of serving individuals of all abilities and all ages and their families in Wake County.  

TLC currently serves over 700 children and adults and 1,800+ of their family members – parents, siblings, and family caregivers. By 2040, our community will have an estimated 38% increase in people living with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).

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Contract Occupational Therapist  (Contract)
Department: Therapy

Minimum Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and one year of experience serving children and adults with severe/profound developmental disabilities or those who have multiple handicaps or background education with emphasis on neurodevelopmental sequence.

Special Qualifications

Current Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina. Current Medicaid provider with an individual NPI number.

Rate

$50- $60 hr. depending on experience and services provided.

Positions Available

(2) Two (1) ICF / IDD Program and (1) Innovations Waiver

Responsibilities

• Evaluation/screening (formal and informal).
• Recommendations for procurement of commercially available adaptive equipment, protective and self-help devices (i.e., helmets, feeding utensils, adaptive clothing).
• Provide consultation to staff/parents as needed.
• Maintain current and accurate records of each client served.
• Participate in IDT meetings to develop, monitor, and update clients' Individual Program Plans and Person-Centered Plans.
• Consult with the client's physician and/or other professionals in the community serving the client.
• Provide written justification for adaptive equipment to funding source; obtain appropriate prescription/authorization from a physician to submit with justification to funding source.
• Monitor program compliance with splint and mealtime programs on a routine basis.
• Provide in-service training for parents and direct care staff in oral motor techniques, ADLs, handling/positioning, use of adaptive equipment, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and Treatment Team Meetings.
• Monitor the use and supply of eating equipment, splints, and other OT supplies.
• Attend and/or conduct parent meetings.
• Make recommendations for budget expenditures to the Psychologist/Therapy Services Manager.
• Maintain at all times a valid NC drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
• Serve as a clinical consultant to provide subject matter expert advice for the agencys care management service following TLCs care management policies.

Reports to: Psychologist/Therapy Services Manager