Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Columbia Pediatric Therapy

$81K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid occupational therapy license is essential.
  • 3+ years of experience preferred, especially in pediatric settings.
  • Hands-on experience with tech tools and creative media in therapy.
  • Expertise in evaluating ADLs and tailoring interventions accordingly.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with children and families.
  • Ability to supervise a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
  • Commitment to continual professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Assess children's performance to enhance their health and quality of life.
  • Select and implement suitable occupational therapy models and interventions.
  • Apply strategies to ensure safety and effectiveness in daily living activities.
  • Instruct children in task strategies and breaking down activities into manageable parts.
  • Recommend and train clients on the use of adaptive equipment.
  • Educate families and caregivers on supportive measures for child development.
  • Document treatment goals and client progress thoroughly.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan available.
  • Flexible work scheduling options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Dental insurance inclusion.
  • Paid time off policy.
  • Annual funding for continuing education units (CEUs).
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking to add another wonderful Occupational Therapist to our group! If you are an energetic, independent, and experienced OT that loves to collaborate, this could be the position for you!

Scheduling of clients may be flexible, but full time case load is preferred.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of children with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person. Our team loves to learn and teach each other. The ideal applicant would be interested in expanding their knowledge through CEUs, group/team study, and teaching each other. Continuing education refuels our energy to help and serve each other and our community!

Responsibilities
  • Address child's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
  • Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
  • Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
  • Teach children new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
  • Guide and educate family members and caregivers
  • Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
  • Collect data and document processes followed
  • Regularly follow-up client
  • Preferred 2+ years in pediatric experience

Skills
  • Proven working experience as occupational therapist, 3+ years preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
  • Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
  • Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
  • Professional behavior
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid license to practice occupational therapy
  • Ability to supervise a COTA

Clinic Culture
  • Our clinic values collaboration amongst peers. This is practiced through participating in case studies, CEU shares, co-treatments, observations, and mentorship.
  • Our clinic stands for community involvement and positive impact. We do this through seasonal volunteer opportunities such as annual Giving Tree, Give to Ukraine, community Sensitive Santa, Autism picnic, etc.
  • Our team provides support in the community by offering in-service learning opportunities, educating our parents, and connecting with other community providers.

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Salary: $39.00 - $53.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Yearly CEU Funding

Medical specialties:
  • Pediatrics

Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay

License/Certification:
  • Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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