Department: Occupational Therapy

Reports to: Owner / Clinical Director

Supervises: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as assigned

Classification: Hourly or salaried as stated in the offer letter

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats pediatric and adult clients with fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self care, feeding, and daily living needs. The OT develops individualized plans of care, delivers evidence based treatment in the clinic and by telehealth, supervises COTAs as assigned, and partners with families and the interdisciplinary team to help each client participate fully in daily life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete evaluations and reevaluations; interpret results and write evaluation reports
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable short and long term goals, and renew plans of care before they expire
• Provide direct treatment individually and with caregivers, adjusting goals and strategies based on progress
• Deliver services in person or by telehealth as assigned, choosing the model that is clinically appropriate for each client
• Complete daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in Prompt within clinic deadlines
• Educate clients and families and provide home programs, equipment recommendations, and strategies
• Supervise COTAs per Alaska requirements, including required supervision contact and documentation
• Provide clinical input on OT waitlist triage and scheduling
• Communicate with referring providers, schools, and payers; support authorization requests with clinical documentation
• Collaborate with SLP, PT, and administrative staff on shared clients
• Meet productivity expectations and follow clinic policies, HIPAA, food safety, and safety procedures
• Maintain licensure, NBCOT certification, CEUs, and CPR certification

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Performance is reviewed at 90 days and annually based on:

• Client outcomes and family satisfaction
• Timeliness and accuracy of documentation
• Productivity and schedule reliability
• Communication and professionalism
• Compliance with clinical, ethical, supervision, and regulatory standards
• Team collaboration and initiative
• Quality of COTA supervision (if assigned)

BENEFITS

Depending on status: health plan for employees working more than 32 hours per week, PTO accrual, paid holidays, 401(k) with matching, flexible scheduling, CEU and license support, and ongoing mentorship. Details are in the offer letter.

TELEHEALTH REQUIREMENTS

When assigned telehealth sessions, the employee must meet these requirements:

• Private, quiet, well lit workspace free of interruptions and with no one able to overhear sessions
• Reliable high speed internet, a computer with camera and headset, and a backup plan for connection loss
• Use only Nisma approved, HIPAA compliant platforms for sessions, messaging, and documentation
• Verify client identity and physical location at the start of each session and have the local emergency plan ready
• Hold an active Alaska license for clients located in Alaska, plus any license required where the client is located
• Confirm caregiver presence and participation for pediatric sessions as required by the plan of care
• Work from a location within the United States unless approved in writing

IN CLINIC REQUIREMENTS

• Arrive and clock in at the scheduled start time and follow clinic timekeeping and lunch rules
• Follow equipment sanitization, food safety, and building safety procedures
• Frequent sitting, standing, kneeling, and floor level play with pediatric clients
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs of therapy equipment and respond quickly to client safety needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited program
• NBCOT certification
• Alaska OT license, or eligibility to obtain before start
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong evaluation, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills
• Comfortable with EMR systems, video platforms, and basic computer programs
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience a plus

Nisma Therapy Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. This description summarizes the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list; duties may change with the needs of the practice. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen, and is at will.