Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Service Locations: Santa Clara CountyOccupational Therapist (OT): Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT)Position: Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT)Location: In-home services (travel required within assigned region)
Employment Type: Part-time/ Full-time paid hourly
Schedule: Primarily morning, with some flexibility
What You'll Do- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on developmental needs and family goals.
- Deliver direct OT services and caregiver coaching in natural environments to promote skill generalization.
- Maintain compliance with California Early Start requirements by submitting detailed progress updates, treatment plans, and status reports every six months.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contract agencies, and community partners to coordinate care.
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulations, documentation standards, and agency policies.
Qualifications & Requirements- Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Minimum of 2 years pediatric experience, preferably working with children 0-3 at risk for developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of early childhood development, sensory processing, and family-centered intervention.
- Familiarity with California Code of Regulations Title 17 and the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
- Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) strongly preferred.
What We Offer- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Continuing Education Units
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement when traveling between learners
- Vacation time and sick pay accrual
- Health insurance benefits
- 401K option
- Flexible scheduling and meaningful, mission-driven work
How to ApplySubmit your resume and we will be in touch. We look forward to learning more about your experience and passion for supporting individuals with special needs.
Contact us with questions at
[email protected]Requirements
What We're Looking For- Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Minimum of 2 years pediatric experience, preferably working with children 0-3 at risk for developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of early childhood development, sensory processing, and family-centered intervention.
- Familiarity with California Code of Regulations Title 17 and the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment, strong ethics, and decision-making skills
- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment
- Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations
- Must pass background check
- Able to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid CA driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and maintain acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required)
- Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements:- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers
- Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone
- Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings
- Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits
Salary Description
$50 to $60 per hour
