Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Immediate Need
Our practice is growing! To support this growth, we are adding a full-time Occupational Therapist to our current team of dedicated therapists whose focus is Making Everyday Differences in the lives of children and their families.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for developing a balanced schedule between clinic based work and Early Intervention allowing them to evaluate and treat patients with fine motor, ADL, and sensory issues from ages 6 months and up. This position will require comfort with a variety of diagnoses and will challenge them daily to produce creative and fun interventions for their kiddos!
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and utilize appropriate standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of sensory and fine motor disorders.
- Develop age-appropriate treatment plans and IFSPs.
- Establish treatment goals and implement age-appropriate plans of care.
- Perform daily documentation, update treatment plans, and produce regular progress reports.
- Update patient progress to both families and early intervention staff
- Implement and keep current with evidence-based practices.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in pediatric Occupational Therapy is preferred, but excellent newer graduates with pediatric rotations under their belt could be considered.
- Must be an OT/R (will consider COTA)
- Familiarity with sensory disorders and autism spectrum disorders
- Ability to build rapport with clients, their families/caregivers, and colleagues.
- Positive, patient, and fun demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills for documentation
- Ability to work well in a dynamic clinic setting.
- Ability to work well one-on-one and with co-treatment scenarios.
- Active listening skills and ability to adapt to change.
- Effective time management and priority management skills
- Ability to interact with clients, clinical and administrative staff in a pleasant, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintaining composure when dealing with conflict.
- Friendly positive attitude is a must!
Benefits:
- Formal mentorship
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) monthly
- Earn CEU monies
- Quarterly in-services: Therapy in Practice (TiPs)
- Travel reimbursement
- Phone reimbursement
- Dental, Vision and Health insurance
- 401K for eligible employees
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Professional license renewal