NCEFT is a mission driven, rewarding, and collaborative workplace environment. We are currently hiring licensed Occupational Therapists to work with children and adults with a variety of diagnoses. Occupational therapists at NCEFT provide effective, client centered, medically necessary treatment in a dynamic environment that includes an indoor clinic, an outdoor environment, and an arena using medical-grade equine movement as a therapeutic tool. Previous equine or hippotherapy experience is not required. Onsite training for hippotherapy as needed and a current California OT license is required. This position reports to the Program Director.

Job Description and Requirements:

• Conduct phone screenings of potential patient applications and determine appropriateness for NCEFT programs.
• Conduct formal evaluations with written reports to identify medically necessary occupational needs and determine suitability for OT interventions in either clinical setting and/or using equine movement as a treatment tool.
• Develop therapeutic goals, implement appropriate interventions to address occupational deficits, treatment and discharge planning, and provide patient/caregiver education.
• Perform 3-6-month progress review as needed, and re-evaluate patients after a year to review treatment plan, goals, changes in medical status, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records for all patients including documentation of progress toward goals and written progress reports as needed.
• Work in a collaborative manner with therapists, staff, and volunteers to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Attend and/or assist during NCEFT functions and events as needed and as appropriate. Some events may require weekend/evening hours. 

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds from the ground to waist height to assist clients.
• Ability to walk and stand on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to jog without stopping up to 300 feet on an uneven surface.
• Possess physical fitness and confidence to work around horses.

Qualifications:

• Current CA OT license.
• Current Professional Liability insurance.
• Occupational Therapy experience of 2+ years preferred.
• A background in child development or pediatric OT and physical dysfunction is strongly recommended.
• Thorough understanding or demonstrated interest in learning the principles and practices of hippotherapy.
• Completion or planned completion of Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Part 1 through the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA).
• Current or planned membership in the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA).
• Ability to mentor students if part-time and perform Clinical Instructor duties for fieldwork/intern students if full-time.
• Ability to foster teamwork and represent the mission of NCEFT.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Pay Range:

• $44-60 per hour based on experience (negotiable). 

How to Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to NCEFT’s Program Director, Chris Swan, MSPT, HPCS, at jobs@nceft.org

NCEFT is an equal opportunity employer.