Responsible for delivering care for children served by RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy based on the principals of Applies Behavior Analysis. The ABA Line Therapist will work under the supervision of the BCBA and provide direct services to individuals with Autism. Training is provided.

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• Review Policies & Procedures manual on a yearly basis and adheres to the policies and procedures set forth as well as any updates.
• Complete and maintain all Corporate & Clinical Services required trainings and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Provide direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA is medically necessary.
• Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
• Complete all required documentation legibly or electronically, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payer deadlines.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third party payers at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)
• Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
• Participate in and present clinical in-services.
• Maintain current awareness of general changes in the healthcare field and specific issues impacting the practice of ABA.
• Subject to limitations imposed by state/local/federal law.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral principles and implements behavioral programming through mentorship with BCBA.
• Monitors programs frequently and collaborate with BCBA to adjust targets based on progress through data analysis
• Communicates proactively with parents and staff regarding child’s program.
• Ensures clear understanding of current behavior plans.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Effective clinical problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff and referral sources.
• Computer skills for effective reporting including documentation, billing, payroll, note taking, etc.
• Requires the ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within an outpatient setting.

• High school diploma required.
  Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment