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Eagle Health is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Occupational Therapist to join our team in support of a new opportunity at West Point, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as Occupational Therapist (OT) for Early Intervention Services (EIS) of the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program and provides EIS to infants/toddlers age birth to three years and their families who are eligible for early intervention under Department of Defense (DoD) criteria
• Clients include infants and toddlers with complicated developmental delays and disabilities that may result from complex medical diagnosis (e.g., genetic syndromes, vision and hearing deficits, physical disabilities related to prematurity and injuries at birth), as well as autism spectrum disorder, neuromuscular and motor dysfunction, cognitive delays, speech and language difficulties, behavioral/emotional disorders and global developmental delays
• Implements a family-centered approach to services that supports and fosters confidence and competence in families to support their child’s development
• Provides or coordinates a range of services and supports designed to ensure and enhance

children’s personal development and resilience, strengthen family competencies, and promote the social and cultural inclusion of families and children

• Participates in the EDIS public awareness program to include providing information throughout the Area of Responsibility (AOR) on infant and toddler developmental milestones and the critical importance of the early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities
• Coordinates and participates in Child Find activities with community agencies (e.g., DoD child development centers, MTF’s, DoD family support services) to ensure infants and toddlers with special needs are identified and referred for evaluation
• Collaborates with MTF referral sources, service providers, day care workers and others who interact with children and their families
• Participates with a multidisciplinary team in conducting developmental assessments of children who may have complex developmental needs
• Utilizes the Routines-Based Interview (RBI) to conduct a comprehensive family-centered assessment of the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and identification of the supports and services required to enhance the family’s capacity to meet the needs of the eligible infant or toddler
• Utilizes professional diagnostic and intervention techniques to perform screening and evaluation of infant/toddler level of fine motor functioning and across the developmental domains
• Conducts family interviews and selects, administers, scores, and interprets individually appropriate assessment measures (e.g., Battelle) Developmental Inventory-2, Developmental Assessment of Young Children-2, Peabody Developmental Motor Scale, Sensory Checklist, Bayley Motor Scales, Hawaii Early Learning Profile, Test of Sensory Function in Infants) to determine children's present level of development
• Collects data from other team members and agencies involved in the evaluation process to obtain an authentic assessment of the child’s functional skills and abilities within the

family environment and day-to-day routines/activities. Discusses assessment results with parents and provides written and oral reports of evaluation and provides feedback to referral sources

• Collaborates in an interdisciplinary team, including the parents, for the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), that utilizes information from the RBI to identify child and family outcomes (goals), ensuring the IFSP is completed in a timely manner and is reviewed/updated at least every six months
• Provides EIS to infants and/or toddlers and their families in natural environments including the home, childcare center, or other community settings as identified in the IFSP. Develops and adapts intervention strategies to each family (e.g., implement the use of assistive devices, adapt utensils and arrange seating to support self-feeding, develop picture boards for communication, adapt toys to support play and encourage exploration) to optimize the child’s functional development (e.g., ability to meet their own needs, develop positive social-emotional relationships, acquire and use knowledge and skills), implementing services into daily routines utilizing resources readily available within the family environment
• Delivers intervention services consistent with credentials and licensure, program guidance and philosophy
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to other early intervention team members and agencies within the AOR (e.g., Child Development Services, etc.). Ensures services specified in the IFSP are delivered in accordance with requirements and designed to meet the identified goals
• Ensures the development of plans to effectively transition children from the EIS to preschool services or other programs as children turn 3 years old or families move to new communities. Maintains appropriate ongoing contact with families to detect and respond to changes in family or child needs and adapts the IFSP to meet changing child and family needs and priorities. Coordinates services across agency lines for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
• Informs families of their due process rights provided under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable DoD regulations
• Provides families with the knowledge, skills and support they require to meet and advocate for the needs and rights of their child in all settings
• Maintains documentation of all services and completes data entry in the government automated system for capturing data and documentation of services to children with special needs
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team (frequently as the Primary Provider) to develop an appropriate IFSP and deliver services for each infant/toddler and their family
• Serves as service coordinator for assigned families and as liaison to school-based or other community-based service delivery programs
• Coordinates with community agencies (e.g., DoD child development centers and family assistance organizations) to assist families in meeting complex (e.g., childcare, respite care) needs and requirements
• Responsible for driving to client homes, day care centers, schools, or other community or natural settings to deliver services
• Initiates appropriate contacts and prepares reports, letters, and documents as required
• Refines programs and develop new approaches/programs within the specialty area
• Reviews evaluations and treatment practice and modify practice as needed
• Identifies and develops process improvement activities
• Participates in the Local Inter-component Coordinating Council (LICC), to facilitate the development of community resources and programs that enhance the quality of life for families of children with special needs as required
• Conducts training for EIS personnel, other community groups, and MTF personnel
• Complies with the Army EDIS Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) components
• Completes required CSPD training modules toward certification of competence as an early interventionist
• Keeps current with emerging technology and developments in pertinent subject matter for practice and licensure
• Reads current professional publications or journals, particularly as it pertains to the field of early intervention, and participates in continuing education training

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Master's degree Required
• All Contractor Healthcare Personnel (HCP) shall meet the qualifications for that specialty and perform essentially the same functions, within the scope of acceptable for their technical professional discipline and standard, as those required by Army or government service technical professionals of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. Contractor HCP practices/productivity will be compared to that of other Contractor HCP assigned to the same medical facility
• Professional knowledge, experience, certification, and licensure in occupational therapy in accordance with AR 40-68
• Advanced training in the field of pediatric occupational therapy services is privileged to conducted infant and pediatric developmental evaluation and treatment
• Extensive and professional knowledge of the theories and principles of child development; including knowledge of biological and environmental impacts on child development and appropriate techniques and strategies for prevention/intervention, accommodation and adaptation
• Thorough knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C, and current best practices in early intervention services
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with infants and toddlers with disabilities, inter-disciplinary team members, and their families; with childcare providers, classroom teachers and school representatives; with physicians and other health care providers; with DoD agencies that support children and families, and other county and state officials
• Professional knowledge of child development principles, concepts and theory including the neurophysiologic process, the effect of personality and cognition, the effect of socio-cultural systems, and environmental influences that provides insight into the child's behavior problems and psychosocial needs
• Knowledge and skill in administering formal and commonly used pediatric standardized instruments including, but not limited to: Peabody Developmental Motor Scale; Battelle Developmental Inventory-2; Bayley Scales of Infant Development
• Expert knowledge in evaluating, assessing and providing for early intervention and treatment planning or educational eligibility for referred children
• Clients include infants and children with complex developmental delays and disabilities (e.g., genetic syndromes, vision and hearing deficits, physical disabilities related to prematurity and injuries at birth, autism spectrum disorder, neuromuscular and motor dysfunction, cognitive delays, speech and language difficulties, behavioral/emotional disorders and global developmental delays)
• Knowledge and ability to design activities and strategies that can be implemented in natural environments and through natural routines
• Knowledge in the therapeutic use of, designing and fabricating, adapting and fitting splints, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment, modifying wheelchairs, and altering the environment to achieve treatment goals and independence for the child
• Knowledge in administering clinical observations such as perception (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic), motor coordination (speed, dexterity, eye hand, bilateral/unilateral, etc.) balance and posture security; muscle tone, reflexes, strength, range of motion, behavioral/cognitive components (attention span, following directions, memory), self-care, daily living and vocational skills and classroom task analysis
• Knowledge in formulating intervention programs based on the individual's needs, using a wide variety of treatment modalities (therapeutic exercise, games, sensorimotor techniques, and casting) to design appropriate programs for each child's disability and interest
• Ability to teach parents, educators, and formulate home programs
• Knowledge in various team structures and inclusionary practices, i.e., interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary within the home, classroom, and other community locations
• Specific knowledge of family centered approach to care, its concepts and methods of service delivery, as it applies to early childhood development and intervention
• The Contractor shall demonstrate ability in the areas of interpersonal relations, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• General knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Drug Testing: The Early Intervention Occupational Therapist will undergo a drug test prior to employment and random drug testing during the life of the contract. The drug testing will be performed by the contract company at no additional cost to the Government

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Point, NY 10996: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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