Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for an Outpatient Occupational Therapist to provide care to a varied pediatric caseload from 0 through 13 years old.

This is an exciting opportunity for pediatric physical therapists who are interested in joining a multidisciplinary pediatric care team and support our growing programs for Childhood Obesity clinic, as well as Early Intervention and Infant Mental Health.

This position is available as part-time or full-time.  Join an existing integrated care team that is collaborative and extremely dedicated to the young patients they serve!

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients referred to occupational therapy, as well as the Childhood Obesity clinic, and Early Intervention. 
• Performs evaluation according to each patient’s needs, physician recommendations, and specific program guidelines/protocols.
• Communicates with patient and/or parents/caregivers regarding evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals.  Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment. 
• Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in the treatment sessions.
• Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. Designs an appropriate and effective treatment plan and work within scope of practice at all times. Monitors progress of treatment goals through periodic observations and assessments. Conducts re-evaluations when indicated.
• Consults with Physician, allied health professionals, and other team members.  Participates in case conferencing meeting and in program planning meetings.  Facilitates training and presentations for staff, patients, and parents/caregivers when applicable.
• Communicates regularly with Referral Specialist, Case Management, Care Coordination, and Scheduling staff.  Makes recommendations and follows through with referrals to internal programs, as well as outside agencies when appropriate. Makes recommendations to infant/early childhood or mental health services when dyadic concerns arise.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with the department standards; in addition, documentation complies with the patient’s insurance requirements.
• Provides treatment at different FHCSD clinic sites for increasing patients’ ability to access care.

Requirements:

• California State licensure as an Occupational Therapist; Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; Registered Occupational Therapist.

• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.

• At least 2 years of experience in Occupational Therapy is required; Pediatric specific experience is required and experience in early intervention (0-3) is preferred.

• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Part Time and Full Time, Per-Diem
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Enjoy an industry leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24 hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: