Occupational Therapist

Rise Kids Therapy and Wellness; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Kids Therapy and Wellness in North Carolina is seeking a contract, on-site Occupational Therapist to provide mobile pediatric therapy at homes, schools, and daycares in the Charlotte metro and surrounding Lake Norman areas.

You will conduct assessments, implement sensory-based and functional interventions, support feeding and self-care skills, document progress, and educate caregivers with clear home programming. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Current NC licensure as an Occupational Therapist and NBCOT certification.
• Pediatric therapy experience with developmental milestones.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Strong communication with families, educators, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pediatric assessments and implement evidence-based treatment.
• Provide therapy at homes, schools, and daycares.
• Educate caregivers with home programming and caregiver education.
• Document progress clearly and timely.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative skills

Autonomy/self-starter

Travel locally

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Company Description Rise Kids Therapy and Wellness provides outpatient occupational services to pediatric populations with a focus on self-regulation, sensory processing, and feeding therapy. Our practice partners closely with families and educators to help children overcome developmental barriers in practical, everyday environments. Services are tailored to each child’s unique needs, promoting improved participation, regulation, and independence. Rise Kids emphasizes collaborative care, empowering caregivers with tools and strategies to support progress beyond therapy sessions.

Role Description This is a contract, on-site Occupational Therapist role based to provide mobile therapy services at homes, schools, and daycares in either the Charlotte, NC and/or Davidson/Cornelius/Huntersville/Mooresville areas. The Occupational Therapist will travel to various referral sites to provide pediatric therapy services including evaluation, treatment, and caregiver education. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing sensory-based and functional treatment activities, supporting feeding and self-care skills, documenting progress in a clear and timely manner, and providing clear home programming and caregiver education. The role involves collaborating with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to develop practical strategies that can be used across environments.

We are a small practice with great flexibility and a nurturing, understanding work environment. The perfect candidate would have at least 2 years of pediatric therapy practice and be a self-starter to work within our small practice.

Qualifications

• An ability to independently and scientifically complete assessments and implement evidence-based treatment interventions
• Pediatric knowledge and experience to understand a variety of diagnoses and their impact on developmental milestones
• Effective Communication skills for collaborating with caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary teams
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina and up-to-date National Board Certification
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and travel locally in the Charlotte, NC and Lake Norman and surrounding areas as needed
• Commitment to inclusive, family-centered practice and ongoing professional development