Occupational Therapist

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist in Boca Raton, FL. The role involves providing direct therapy services to children with special needs, communicating effectively with clients and families, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and relevant certifications, and have at least 2 years of experience with children. The pay ranges from $60 to $70 per hour. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children across a spectrum of disabilities.
• Experience performing evaluations and ongoing assessments.
• Ability to communicate with clients and families with respect and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to children at the center.
• Maintain required paperwork in spreadsheets and documentation systems.
• Participate in collaborative meetings and treatment planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in related discipline

Certification and state licensure as an OT, PT, or SLP

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Ruth & Norman Rales JFS is currently seeking a part time Occupational Therapist for the Toby and Leon Cooperman Therapy and Resource Center. This position will perform various duties including, but not limited to, providing quality/ethical clinical services, maintaining a positive attitude towards others, developing/maintaining relationships with clients, families and other professionals, and providing direct occupational therapy services to children at the Center (individual and group). This position will work with children (0-22 yrs.) with a variety of special needs diagnoses/disorders, utilizing innovative therapy approaches including co-treatments and collaborating with other professionals (such as SLP’s, PT’s, BCBA’s, and clinical when applicable) to help children meet their full potential. Occupational Therapists will be engaged in a multidisciplinary team approach across disciplines, and will be responsible for maintaining the required paperwork in spreadsheets and in our documentation systems.

Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in related discipline
• Certification and state licensure as an OT, PT, or SLP in good standing
• Experience performing evaluations and ongoing assessments
• Skilled in writing reports, treatment plans, and establishing goalsMinimum 2 years’ experience working with children across a spectrum of disabilities and special needs
• Available to work between the hours of 2pm and 6pm
• Flexibility to meet the needs of others and the team and work as part of a multidisciplinary clinic
• Ability to communicate with others with respect, encouragement, open-mindedness, and provide supportive feedback.
• Initiative and problem solving skills
• Organization, documentation, and time management skills
• Commitment and passion to our values and mission
• Participation in collaborative meetings and treatment planning
• Effective emotional and verbal skills with clients and families

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Medical Specialty: Pediatrics, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Work Location: In person