Occupational Therapist

Dale Rogers Training Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate individuals with disabilities and limiting conditions to enhance their employment success. This role involves conducting assessments, creating intervention plans, and ensuring compliance with AbilityOne/SourceAmerica program eligibility. The therapist will work closely with employees, managers, and external employers to facilitate a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment to determine AbilityOne eligibility for new hires to the program
• Conduct required evaluations for all AbilityOne employees to remain eligible under the program
• Review and maintain medical files annually for audit purposes
• Utilize an employee-centered approach to support employees and build natural supports, accommodations, and environmental modifications
• Build and maintain relationships with managers and external employers and community advocacy on behalf of the employee
• Train managers in accommodations and methodologies to partner in the employee's success
• Evaluate employee's physical and mental abilities and analyze to develop plans to meet the employee's employment goals
• Complete and maintain necessary records
• Plan and implement programs to help employees acquire skills to adjust to work environments

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current Occupational Therapy license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Licensure in therapy, counseling, or related field
• Experience in relating to people with disabilities
• Familiarity with Vocational Rehabilitative programs
• Current/Active Oklahoma driver's license
• Must be 21 years or older
• Successful completion of OSBI, MVR, DHS Registry Check and other background required by agency
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Maintain state mandated minimum liability insurance on personal vehicle
• Reliable personal transportation

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of AbilityOne and SourceAmerica standards/regulations/structure/philosophy/mission
• Knowledge of the psychology of human behavior including techniques in behavior modification/management
• Knowledge of mental, physical and cognitive disabilities and their related traits/characteristics/limitations
• Knowledge of the rehabilitative process in job matching, skills assessment, and evaluation
• Ability to interpret and evaluate documentation of disability to meet AbilityOne/SourceAmerica program requirements and guidelines
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to develop outcome-based employee information and feedback

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Normal working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Exempt position with no overtime pay